Emmons, Delos Carleton

Date of birth:: January 17th, 1889 (Huntington/West Virginia, United States)
Date of death:: October 3rd, 1965 (United States)
Buried on:: Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: 34. Grave: 91.
Service number:: 0-2617/A
Nationality:: American

Biography

Do you have more information about this person? Inform us!

Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant General
Unit:: Hawaiian Department, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Government
Awarded on:: 1943

"The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department from 1941 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Emmons and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces."

War Department, General Orders No. 28

Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant General
Unit:: Alaskan Department, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Government
Awarded on:: May 23rd, 1946

"The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the Alaskan Department from June 1944 to April 1946. The distinctive accomplishments of General Emmons reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces."

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster - War Department, General Orders No. 46

Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant General
Unit:: Armed Forces Staff College
Awarded on:: July 20th, 1948

"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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commandant of Armed Forces Staff College from 1946 to 1948. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Emmons and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster - Department of the Army, General Orders No. 51

Distinguished Service Medal - Navy/USMC

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant General
Unit:: Hawaiian Department, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Government

"The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. As Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department from 17 December 1941 to June 1943, Lieutenant General Emmons commanded the Military Forces of the U.S. in the Central Pacific. In his period of command he quickly erected a strong defense of the Hawaiian Area, releasing thereby the U.S. Pacific Fleet for early aggressive action against the enemy; he prepared troops with thoroughness for combat in the South Pacific where they subsequently demonstrated their fighting ability; he administered a territory containing enemy, alien, and American peoples with wisdom, firmness and tact. His leadership, devotion to duty, and ability both as a military officer and as an administrator contributed in a high degree to the successful prosecution of the war in the Pacific Ocean. His entire conduct was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military and the United States Naval Service."

Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant General
Unit:: Alaskan Department, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Government

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Navy Award) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the Alaskan Department from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Emmons and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant General
Unit:: Hawaiian Department, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Government

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Delos Carleton Emmons (ASN: 0-2617/A), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General of the Hawaiian Department in 1943. 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.