George Schlatter graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1930. 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 1960 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
George
Fletcher
Schlatter
1908
–
July 21, 1979
Born:
Fostoria
,
Ohio
Home:
Fostoria
,
Ohio
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Colonel (Air Corps)Action Date:
World War II
War Department General Orders No. 7 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) George Fletcher Schlatter, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Command Air Inspector and Chief of Staff, Twelfth Tactical Air Command in Europe, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Schlatter and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Fletcher Schlatter, 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 Assistant Chief of Staff (Plans and Operations), Caribbean Command, from 1956 to 1960. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Schlatter 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.