Geoffrey Wiedeman received a baccalaureate in philosophy from the College Municipal de Cannes in France in June 1934. He then emigrated to the United States, where he attended the University of Vermont, graduating with a bachelor of science degree, in 1938, and doctor of medicine degree, in 1941. After serving as a Medical Officer 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 1974 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.
Sponsored by:
Geoffrey
Paul
Wiedeman
1917
–
January 16, 2016
Born:
London
,
England
Awards Received
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Geoffrey Paul Wiedeman, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Command Surgeon, Air Training Command, Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, from 1969 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wiedeman 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Geoffrey Paul Wiedeman, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wiedeman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.