John Breit graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
John
Martin
Breit
1910
–
October 5,1981
Born:
San Antonio
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Martin Breit, 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, culminating as Deputy Inspector General for Security, Department of the Air Force, from 1960 to 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Breit culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country 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
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
1943 – 1944
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Martin Breit, 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 Ground Forces, Washington, D.C., from 1943 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Breit and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.