Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

x, U.S. Army Air Corps

Awarded on:

1927

"For extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight. Lieutenant Fairchild, as one of the pilots of the airplane SAN FRANCISCO during the Pan American flight, 21 December 1926 to 2 May 1927, displayed initiative, resourcefulness, and a high degree of skill under the many trying conditions encountered throughout out the flight. His tireless energy, sound judgment, and personal courage contributed materially to the successful completion of this mission of good will. in the efficient performance of his arduous duties he aided in the accomplishment of an exploit which brought great credit to himself and the Army of the United States."

War Department, General Orders No. 6

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Awarded on:

January 18th, 1946

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as a member of the Joint Strategic Survey Committee on the Joint Chiefs of Staff from December 1942 to December 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fairchild 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. 8

Rank:

General

Unit:

Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, U.S. Department of the Army, U.S. Government

Awarded on:

1950

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, culminating as Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from 1948 to 1950. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Fairchild 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."

Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 45 (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major-General

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)