Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General John Somer Shapland, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Shapland reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General John Somer Shapland, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Shapland 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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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General John Somer Shapland, United States Air Force, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Shapland reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.