(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Ernest Alexander Pinson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Ernest Alexander Pinson, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions 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 (Air Corps)Action Date:
November 1942 – September 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, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major (Air Corps) Ernest A. Pinson, United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from November 1942 to September 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Pinson 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ernest Alexander Pinson, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pinson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ernest Alexander Pinson, United States Air Force, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Pinson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.