- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Lieutenant General
- Unit:
- Board for Utilization of Negro Manpower, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Government
- Awarded on:
- June 10th, 1947
"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 7 February 1946 to 1 April 1947. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gillem reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army."
War Department, General Orders No. 52 (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)