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Frederick Hartel graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. He retired as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    2d Army

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1966

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Frederick Otto Hartel (ASN: 0-19254), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, SECOND Army, from 1964 to 1966.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Berlin Brigade

    Action Date:

    June 1961 – July 1964

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 28 (August 24, 1964)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Frederick Otto Hartel (ASN: 0-19254), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, Berlin Brigade, during the period from June 1961 through July 1964.