- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Brigadier General
- Unit:
- G-3, HQ, First Allied Airborne Army, Allied Forces
- Awarded on:
- 1946
"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Operations Officer, 1st Allied Airborne Army, from August 1944 to March 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stearley 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. 48