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Milton Summerfelt graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. He retired in 1963 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Milton Frederick Summerfelt, 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 Commanding Officer of the 333d Bombardment Group (Heavy), at Okinawa, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Summerfelt and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.