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 George Brenner Simler (ASN: 0-791733), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. General Simler distinguished himself as Deputy Director and Director of Operations, Deputy Chief of Staff Plans and Operations, Headquarters United States Air Force, from 15 August 1966 to 31 July 1969. In these important assignments, the forceful leadership and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Simler were vital factors in the capability of the Air Force to successfully meet its worldwide challenges and commitments, specifically those involving the vast Pacific area where the United States policies and principles of freedom are being stoutly defended in Southeast Asia. His understanding of the politico-military implications involved in relating aerospace power to national objectives, coupled with an extensive background in the formulation and articulation of policies, concepts, and doctrines enabled him to make significant contributions to the defense interests of the free world by the accomplishments of collateral action is of the most eminent national and international significance. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Simler reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

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 George Brenner Simler (ASN: 0-791733), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff, Plans and Operations, Headquarters, SEVENTH Air Force, from 24 April 1965 to 15 July 1966. In this important assignment, the forceful leadership, and the outstanding and dedicated efforts of General Simler were significantly displayed in the tactical development of United States and Allied Operational Air Forces within Southeast Asia. General Simler’s accomplishments in a most unusual combat and political situation involved the exercise of authority and judgment in matters which have decided the successful outcome of many military operations within Southeast Asia. General Simler’s achievements in this important assignment are in keeping with the highest standards of performance and traditions of the military service, and reflect favorably upon himself and the United States Air Force.