John Scheidt was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1958 upon graduation from New York University. He retired in 1990 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
John
Conrad
Scheidt
, Jr.
1934
–
February 1, 2002
Born:
Brooklyn
,
New York
Home:
Brooklyn
,
New York
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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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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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Conrad Scheidt, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Scheidt 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: Major General John Conrad Scheidt, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Scheidt 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
615th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel John Conrad Scheidt, Jr., United States Air Force, 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 s a Pilot with the 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1970 to 1971. 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 Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
615th Tactical Fighter SquadronDivision:
Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of VietnamAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel John Conrad Scheidt, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving s a Pilot with the 615th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Phan Rang Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia from 1970 to 1971. 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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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General John Conrad Scheidt, Jr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Scheidt reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.