Maj. Gen Gilbert L. Meyers being presented a Distinguished Service Medal by Gen. Hunter Harris
Item
- Title
- Maj. Gen Gilbert L. Meyers being presented a Distinguished Service Medal by Gen. Hunter Harris
- Description
- Original caption: "Maj. Gen Gilbert L. Meyers, deputy commander of 2nd Air Division, was presented the first oak leaf cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal by Gen. Hunter Harris, commander in chief of the Pacific Air Forces. The ceremony held at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, July 31 honored Gen. Meyers, who was recently assigned as second in command of the 2nd Air Division which supports all Air Force combat strikes and activities in Southeast Asia. During the presentation, Gen Meyers was cited for his 'exceptionally meritorious service to the United States'... as commander, United States Air Forces Tactical Air Warfare Center, Tactical Air Command, from 30 September 1963 to 21 Apr. 1965. During this period, 'the citation continued, his outstanding professional knowledge, dynamic leadership and initiative resulted in the development of tactical weapons and air mobility concepts specifically tailored to the global requirements of the Air Force.'" One American man pins a medal to the chest of another.
- Is Format Of
- 363-02476.jpg
- Identifier
- 363-02476
- Date
- 1965, approximate
- Subject
- Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States. Air Force; Airmen; Air forces--Medals, badges, decorations, etc.
- Location
- Tân Sơn Nhứt, South Vietnam
- Coordinates
- 10.8185; 106.6588
- Physical Dimensions
- 20 x 25 cm
- Is Part Of
- B145, F1
- Format
- black-and-white prints (photographs)
- Is Required By
- MS 363
- Collection
- Beverly Deepe Keever, Journalism Papers
- Creator
- Keever, Beverly Deepe
- Contributor
- Keever, Beverly Deepe
- Rights
- These images are for educational use only. To inquire about usage or publication, please contact Archives & Special Collections.
- Publisher
- Archives & Special Collections
- extracted text
- Item sets
- Keever
- Site pages
- 1965 photos
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