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Elmer Blaha graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    95th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 95th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 27 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Elmer Carl Blaha, United States Army, for as Artillery Air Officer, 95th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Blaha, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.