Decorations
His decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, two Legions of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, and the Meritorious Service Medal. His NASA awards include the NASA Distinguished Service Medal, two NASA Space Flight Medals, and two NASA Exceptional Service Medals.
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal
- Defense Superior Service Medal
- Legion of Merit with one Gold Star
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Meritorious Service Medal
- NASA Distinguished Service Medal
- NASA Exceptional Service Medal with Gold Star
- NASA Space Flight Medal with Gold Star
In 1988, he was awarded the Society of Experimental Test Pilots James H. Doolittle Award. He also received that year the Collier Trophy for his role in assisting NASA's return to launching manned missions after the Challenger disaster. In January 1989, Truly was presented the Presidential Citizens Medal by President Ronald Reagan.
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