The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Brigadier General William Grover Hipps (ASN: 0-20787/1358A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 19 July 1951 to 30 July 1955. As Executive Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, General Hipps consistently displayed perceptive planning, analytical judgment and objective leadership, which were reflected in the successful presentations by the Secretary of vital matters pertaining to national and international programs of the Air Force. Under the exemplary administration of General Hipps, many functional realignments were effected within the Secretariat which relieved the Secretary, and other statutory appointees, of extraneous matters, permitting them to concentrate on broad planning and policy activities. His visionary foresight and outstanding initiative were instrumental in anticipating many requirements of an un-programmed nature, which resulted in significant contributions to the conduct of Air Force operations, both in this country and in the international sphere. General Hipps has made a notable contribution to national security. His outstanding service reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.