After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Joseph Belser transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Joseph
Henry
Belser
1921
–
June 7, 1980
Born:
Santa Anna
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Joseph Henry Belser (ASN: 0-663833), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Chief of Staff, Plans, Headquarters Aerospace Defense Command, Ent Air Force Base, Colorado, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Belser 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.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
13th Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
3d Bombardment WingDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
March 1 – July 21, 1951
Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 30 (January 15, 1952)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Henry Belser (ASN: 0-663833), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander of the 13th Bombardment Squadron, 3d Bombardment Wing, Fifth Air Force, in Korea, from 1 March 1951 to 21 July 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Belser reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
13th Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
3d Bombardment WingDivision:
5th Air ForceAction Date:
Korean War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Henry Belser (ASN: 0-663833), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-26 Pilot and as Commander of the 13th Bombardment Squadron, 3d Bombardment Wing, Fifth Air Force, in Korea, in 1951. 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
368th Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
306th Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Joseph Henry Belser (ASN: 0-663833), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-17 Bomber Pilot of the 368th Bombardment Squadron, 306th Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy over occupied Europe, during World War II. 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.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Captain (Air Corps)Batallion:
368th Bombardment SquadronRegiment:
306th Bombardment GroupDivision:
8th Air ForceAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) Joseph Henry Belser (ASN: 0-663833), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a B-17 Bomber Pilot of the 368th Bombardment Squadron, 306th Bombardment Group, EIGHTH Air Force, in action against the enemy over occupied Europe, during World War II. 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Joseph Henry Belser (ASN: 0-663833), 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Belser and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.