(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Howard Sylvester, 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 Military Assistant to the Secretary of Defense, from 1964 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sylvester and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Howard Sylvester, 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 Commanding Officer, 366th Combat Support Group, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sylvester and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Howard Sylvester, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1970 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sylvester and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Howard Sylvester, 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 Vice Commander and Commander, Defense Systems Aeronautical (Aerospace) Systems Division, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, from 1974 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sylvester and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Howard Sylvester, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 480th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in the Republic of Vietnam, in 1966. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Howard Sylvester, 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 Vice Commander, Air Force Service Command, from 1979 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Sylvester 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.