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Henry
Barthold
Stelling
, Jr.
1924

–

Born:

San Francisco

, 

California

Home:

San Francisco

, 

California

Henry Stelling graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1948. He retired in 1980 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1955 – 1961
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Henry Barthold Stelling, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with the 384th Bomb Wing, Strategic Air Command, from 1955 to 1961. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1976
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Henry Barthold Stelling, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Director, Space, Department of the Air Force, from 1972 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stelling and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Henry Barthold Stelling, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Commander, Electronics System Division, Air Force Service Command, from 1976 to 1980. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stelling culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Henry Barthold Stelling, Jr., 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 as Special Projects Liaison, Secretary of the Air Force, from 1969 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stelling and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.