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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Ormand Butler, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, SIXTH Air Force, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Butler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 4 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Ormand Butler, 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 as Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Allied Expeditionary Air Force from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Butler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.