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Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General John Albert Shaud, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, from 1988 to 1991. The distinctive accomplishments of General Shaud reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Albert Shaud, 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 with Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, from 1976 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaud and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1980 – 1981
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Albert Shaud, 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 as Commander, 57th Air Division, from 1980 to 1981. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaud 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:

    General

    Action Date:

    1988 – 1991
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Albert Shaud, 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, culminating as Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, from 1988 to 1991. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaud 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.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1986
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Albert Shaud, 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 Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force Personnel, from 1985 to 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shaud and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major

    Batallion:

    12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major John Albert Shaud, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969. 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.