(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Thayer Stevens Olds, 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 Olds 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Thayer Stevens Olds, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions 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:
Colonel (Air Corps)Division:
20th Air ForceAction Date:
1944 – 1947
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Thayer Stevens Olds, 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 with Headquarters, TWENTIETH Air Force, from 1944 to 1947. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Olds and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.