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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Medal (Air Force) to Colonel Leo James Erler (AFSN: AO-196840), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Director of Installations, Far East Air Forces, in Korea, from 1950 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Erler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    July – November 1950
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 135 (December 14, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel Leo James Erler (AFSN: AO-196840), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, FAR EAST Air Forces, in Korea during the period July through November 1950. Colonel Erler was responsible for the supervision of Air Installations development in Korea and assuring the constant, uninterrupted flow of necessary material to forward air bases. His personal visits to forward airfields and frequent flights in the combat areas enabled him to plan and accomplish the earliest use of selected airfield sites and proved of great value to the United States Air Force. During these actions he was frequently subjected to enemy ground fire. By his exemplary leadership and courageous conduct, Colonel Erler aided materially in the United Nations’ campaign against the North Korean enemy, reflecting credit upon himself and upholding traditions of the military service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps

    Action Date:

    1941 – 1945
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps Leo James Erler (AFSN: AO-196840), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Army Air Forces, from 1941 to 1945.