After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, Sterling Bettinger transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1969 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Sterling
Peter
Bettinger
1915
–
August 3, 2007
Born:
Chittenango
,
New York
Home:
Chittenango
,
New York
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Sterling Peter Bettinger, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bettinger and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Sterling Peter Bettinger, 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, culminating as Assistant Chief of Staff, North American Air Defense (NORAD) and Continental Air Defense Command (CONAD), from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Bettinger 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.