George C. Kenney

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Air Service) George Churchill Kenney (ASN: 0-8940), United States Army Air Service, for gallantry in action while serving as a Pilot with the 91st Aero Squadron, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near St. Mihiel, France, 15 September 1918, while on a photographic mission.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George C. Kenney, First Lieutenant (Air Service), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Jametz, France, October 9, 1918. First Lieutenant Kenney gave proof of his bravery and devotion to duty when he was attacked by a superior number of aircraft. He accepted combat, destroyed one plane and drove the others off. Novembers, he continued his mission and enabled his observer to secure information of great military value.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to George C. Kenney, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General of the FIFTH Air Force, in aerial combat against enemy forces from 23 July 1942 through 8 January 1943, in the Southwest Pacific Area. Lieutenant General Kenney’s gallant leadership and heroic actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.