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(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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    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.