(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Clifford Harcourt Rees, Sr., 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 Chief of Staff, Army Air Forces Training Command, in 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rees and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
307th Bombardment Group (H)Action Date:
1944 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Clifford Harcourt Rees, Sr., 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 Officer, 307th Bombardment Group, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rees and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
March 12, 1958 – July 31, 1962
Department of the Air Force, Special Order G-90 (October 5, 1962)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General Clifford Harcourt Rees, Sr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, Air Photographic and Charting Service (MATS), Orlando Air Force Base, Florida, from 12 March 1958 to 31 July 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rees culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
307th Bombardment Group (H)Action Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Clifford Harcourt Rees, Sr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 307th Bombardment Group, during World War II. 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.