general anthis's military decorations include the distinguished service medal, legion of merit with three oak leaf clusters, air medal, army commendation medal with two oak leaf clusters, alawite medal of the third order (morocceudes consulate general french) and the medal of independence (libya). general anthis was also awarded the wings of the french air force, royal thai air force, vietnamese air force and the republic of korea air force. in april 1964, the international supreme council, order of demolay, awarded general anthis its legion of honor. general anthis was the first recipient of the air force association's citation of honor award for outstanding work in counterinsurgency in southeast asia.