After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1971 as a U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Sam
John
Byerley
1918
–
April 18, 2004
Born:
Enid
,
Oklahoma
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Sam John Byerley, 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, culminating as Commander, EIGHTH Air Force, Strategic Air Command, with headquarters at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Byerley 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
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Sam John Byerley, 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 Byerley and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.