He has been awarded the prestigious Draper Leadership Award, the Silver Order of Saint George Medal, and numerous military medals including three separate awards of the Legion of Merit.

Following the overthrow of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, the Italian Fascist Grand Council reckoned it was time to make peace with the Allied Forces. However, a ground invasion of Italy by the ...

Among his other military decorations are two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit with Combat “V,” the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Bronze Stars with Combat “V” and two Purple Hearts.