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Richard
Francis
Shaefer
1919

–

2001-02-14

Born:

Lansing

, 

Michigan

Richard Shaefer graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    3d Air Force

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard Francis Shaefer (ASN: 0-25866), 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 as Vice Commander, THIRD Air Force, from 1965 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaefer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    NATO Military Committee

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Richard Francis Shaefer (ASN: 0-25866), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second 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 Deputy Chairman, NATO Military Committee, from 1974 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaefer 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

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Francis Shaefer (ASN: 0-25866), 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 as DJ-5, Plans and Policy Directorate, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaefer 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

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Richard Francis Shaefer (ASN: 0-25866), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Squadron Commander in the NINTH Air Force 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 Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Francis Shaefer (ASN: 0-25866), United States Air Force, was awarded 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 Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, from 1971 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaefer and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.