- SURNAME
Manor
- FORENAME
Leroy Joseph
- UNIT
Commander U.S.A.F. Special Operations Force
- RANK
Brigadier General
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Medal
- PLACE
North Vietnam 1970 (Son Tay)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
born 21.2.1921 Morrisonville,New York
graduated Cadyville High School,Clinton County,New York 1937
graduated New York State Formal School 1940
aviation cadet November 1942
qualified pilot and commissioned August 1943
358 Fighter Squadron (WW2)
100 Fighter Wing (WW2)
pilot,Air Proving Grounds,Florida 1946
graduated New York University 1947
flying instructor for 6 years,following 3 postings
Tactical Air School,Tyndall AFB
Squadron Officer School,Maxwell AFB
Air-Ground Operations School,Southern Pines,North Carolina
Staff Officer,6th Allied Tactical Air Force (NATO) September 1953-June 1955
C.O. 2242 Air Reserve Flying Center July 1955
Armed Forces Staff College July 1958
27th Tactical Fighter Squadron
481st Tactical Fighter Squadron
HQ USAF Europe July 1960-July 1963
Industrial College of the Armed Forces July 1963
HQ USAF June 1964
C.O. 37th Tactical Fighter Wing May 1968 (Vietnam)
C.O.835th Air Division June 1969
Commander USAF Special Operations Force February 1970
Deputy Director for Ops/Special Assistant for Counterinsurgency and Special Activities,Joint Chiefs of Staff,Pentagon February 1971-73
Vice Commander 13th Air Force February 1973
Commander 13th Air Force October 1973-October 1976
Chief of Staff,US Pacific Command 12.10.1976-1.7.1978
Lieutenant General 1.11.1976
retired 1.7.1978
awards
D.S.M. woth 3 oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
D.F.C. with oak leaf cluster
Air Medal with 25 oak leaf clusters
married Dolores
residing Shalimar,Florida in 2000s
CITATION:
Distinguished Service Medal : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Leroy J. Manor, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Manor distinguished himself as the Commander of a Joint United States Task Force from 8 August 1970 to 21 November 1970. During this period, General Manor commanded the humanitarian force whose mission was to search for and rescue United States military personnel held as prisoners of war deep within the territory. of North Vietnam. He conceived a brilliant tactical plan, carefully selected and helped train the volunteers with the necessary expertise to carry it out. Over a period of three months, he repeatedly simulated each phase of the operation, thereby insuring its faultless execution. General Manor's brilliant talents of command and supervision resulted in a superbly trained joint task force. The mission was daring in concept and bold in execution. General Manor directed the operation from his command post with the highest degree of professionalism. Despite great hazard, the operation was conducted without the loss of a single American life. The singular efforts and outstanding achievement of General Manor are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Air Force and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Distinguished Service Medal (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) :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 Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Leroy J. Manor, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Manor distinguished himself as Deputy Director for Operations (Counterinsurgency and Special Activities), Operations Directorate, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1 February 1971 to 31 January 1973. In this important assignment, the forceful leadership, and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Manor were significantly displayed in the results achieved and the direction and supervision of vital counterinsurgency and special operations conducted under unique and unprecedented circumstances in Southeast Asia, including highly classified programs of great sensitivity and utmost concern to our national authorities. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Distinguished Service Medal (Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Leroy J. Manor, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Manor distinguished himself while assigned to Headquarters T HIRTEENTH Air Force, Clark Air Base, Philippine Islands as Vice Commander and Commander, THIRTEENTH Air Force, from 14 February 1973 to 31 October 1976. General Manor consistently demonstrated the highest level of managerial expertise, military leadership, and personal innovation by superbly accomplishing the most demanding tasks ever levied upon THRITEENTH Air Force. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor reflect highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Distinguished Service Medal (Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) : Lieutenant General Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, Pacific Command, Camp Smith, Hawaii, from 1976 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor 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.
Legion of Merit : Lieutenant General Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Legion of Merit (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) : Lieutenant General Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Distinguished Flying Cross : First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 358th Fighter Group, in action during 72 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.
Distinguished Flying Cross (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) : First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 358th Fighter Group, in action during 72 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.
Distinguished Service Medal (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) :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 Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Leroy J. Manor, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Manor distinguished himself as Deputy Director for Operations (Counterinsurgency and Special Activities), Operations Directorate, Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1 February 1971 to 31 January 1973. In this important assignment, the forceful leadership, and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Manor were significantly displayed in the results achieved and the direction and supervision of vital counterinsurgency and special operations conducted under unique and unprecedented circumstances in Southeast Asia, including highly classified programs of great sensitivity and utmost concern to our national authorities. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Distinguished Service Medal (Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Leroy J. Manor, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Manor distinguished himself while assigned to Headquarters T HIRTEENTH Air Force, Clark Air Base, Philippine Islands as Vice Commander and Commander, THIRTEENTH Air Force, from 14 February 1973 to 31 October 1976. General Manor consistently demonstrated the highest level of managerial expertise, military leadership, and personal innovation by superbly accomplishing the most demanding tasks ever levied upon THRITEENTH Air Force. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor reflect highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Distinguished Service Medal (Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) : Lieutenant General Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, Pacific Command, Camp Smith, Hawaii, from 1976 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor 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.
Legion of Merit : Lieutenant General Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Legion of Merit (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) : Lieutenant General Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Manor and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Distinguished Flying Cross : First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 358th Fighter Group, in action during 72 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.
Distinguished Flying Cross (Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster) : First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Leroy Joseph Manor, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a P-47 Fighter Pilot of the 358th Fighter Group, in action during 72 combat missions over enemy-occupied Continental Europe during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, his devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Force of the United States.
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