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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Walter Irwin Miller (AFSN: AO-913582), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Miller culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps), [then Lieutenant Colonel]

    Action Date:

    October 23, 1943 – December 20, 1945
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 28 (June 16, 1949)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Air Corps), [then Lieutenant Colonel] Walter Irwin Miller, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 23 October 1943 to 20 December 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Miller and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces. (This award supersedes the award of the Commendation Ribbon to Colonel Miller for service from 15 June to 30 September 1945.)