Michael Lehnert graduated from Central Michigan University in 1973 and was commissioned in the Marine Corps through the Platoon Leader’s Course. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Major General.

Michael Lehnert graduated from Central Michigan University in 1973 and was commissioned in the Marine Corps through the Platoon Leader’s Course. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Major General.





Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Michael R. Lehnert, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Lehnert reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Michael R. Lehnert, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Michael R. Lehnert, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Michael R. Lehnert, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Lehnert reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.