James Meier was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1962 upon graduation from Georgia Institute of Technology. He retired in 1993 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

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James Meier was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1962 upon graduation from Georgia Institute of Technology. He retired in 1993 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.




(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James William Meier, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Meier and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James William Meier, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Meier and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General James William Meier, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Meier reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.