(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Oliver Frankosky, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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, culminating as Vice Commander, THIRTEENTH Air Force, with headquarters at Clark Air Base, Republic of the Philippines, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Frankosky 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
380th & 509th Bombardment WingsAction Date:
1960 – 1967
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Oliver Frankosky, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second 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 with the 380th Bombardment Wing and later as Commanding Officer, 509th Bombardment Wing, from 1960 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Frankosky 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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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Department of the Air ForceAction Date:
1967 – 1970
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Oliver Frankosky, 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 as Deputy Director for Strategic and Defense Forces in the Directorate of Operational Requirements and Development Plans, Deputy Chief of Staff, Research and Development, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.,, and subsequently as Deputy Director of Operational Requirements, from 1967 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Frankosky 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
412th Bombardment SquadronDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) James Oliver Frankosky, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 412th Bombardment Squadron, EIGHTH Air Force, 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
412th Bombardment SquadronDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) James Oliver Frankosky, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 412th Bombardment Squadron, EIGHTH Air Force, 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.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelDivision:
Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group, SpainAction Date:
1954 – 1957
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James Oliver Frankosky, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Joint U.S. Military Advisory Group, Spain, from 1954 to 1957. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Frankosky 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
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
ColonelDivision:
Western Air Defense ForceAction Date:
1957 – 1959
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James Oliver Frankosky, 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 with Headquarters, Western Air Defense Force, from 1957 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Frankosky and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.