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Albert
Henry
Schwichtenberg
1904

–

November 15, 1996

Born:

Portland

, 

Oregon

Albert Schwichtenberg was commissioned in the Medical Corps Reserve in 1929. 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 1956 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel (Medical Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 72 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Medical Corps) Albert Henry Schwichtenberg, 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 during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Schwichtenberg and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.