(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.