(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Gale Breene, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Breene and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
November 10, 1942 – 1943
Commander South Pacific: Serial 2668 (August 2, 1943)The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Robert Gale Breene, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. Major General Breene has served since 10 November 1942 as the Commanding General, Service of Supply, in the South Pacific Area. His services to the country in this capacity have been outstanding. From that date until the present time, the forces under his command have been employed in the procurement and distribution of supplies and materials within this area. By the efficient organization and employment of his forces and facilities, he had been largely responsible for the continued success of operations against the enemy. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Breene and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
August 15, 1943 – June 15, 1944
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit (Navy Award) to Major General Robert Gale Breene, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Service of Supply, in the South Pacific Area from 15 August 1943 to 15 June 1944. During this period, Major General Breene was responsible for the procurement and distribution of the vast amount of supplies and materials necessary to the prosecution of the war against the Japanese forces in the New Georgia, Treasury, Bougainville and other operations. Due to his highly efficient organizational ability and outstanding leadership a constant flow of vital materials and essential equipment was maintained to the combat forces in the forward areas. His keen knowledge of logistics and tireless devotion to duty contributed materially to the success of our forces in administering a series of crushing defeats to the enemy in the South Pacific Campaign. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Military Service.