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Muir
Stephen
Fairchild
DNB (1950)
September 2, 1894

–

March 17, 1950

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Muir Fairchild entered military service as an enlisted man in the Washington National Guard in 1916, before receiving his commission and wings in the Army Air Service. In 1927 he became one of the first recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. In 1948 he was appointed the second Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, died in 1950 while serving in that post.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    December 1942 – December 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 8 (January 18, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Muir Stephen Fairchild (ASN: 0-10555/8A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as a member of the Joint Strategic Survey Committee on the Joint Chiefs of Staff from December 1942 to December 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Fairchild and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    January 10, 1946 – March 17, 1950
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 45 (1950)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) (Posthumously) to General Muir Stephen Fairchild (ASN: 0-10555/8A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the period from 10 January 1946 to 17 March 1950, culminating as Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fairchild and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Corps

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    December 21, 1926 – May 2, 1927
    War Department, General Orders No. 6 (1927)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Muir Stephen Fairchild (ASN: 0-10555/8A), U.S. Army Air Corps, for extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. Lieutenant Fairchild, as one of the pilots of the airplane SAN FRANCISCO during the Pan American flight, 21 December 1926 to 2 May 1927, displayed initiative, resourcefulness, and a high degree of skill under the many trying conditions encountered throughout out the flight. His tireless energy, sound judgment, and personal courage contributed materially to the successful completion of this mission of good will. in the efficient performance of his arduous duties he aided in the accomplishment of an exploit which brought great credit to himself and the Army of the United States.