Elmer Adler was a non-graduating member of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1914. He retired in 1946 as a U.S. Army Air Forces Major General.
Sponsored by:
Elmer
Edward
Adler
January 30, 1892
–
August 1, 1970
Born:
Buffalo
,
New York
Home:
Buffalo
,
New York
Buried:
San Antonio
,
Texas
Cemetery:
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
February 1943 – November 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 17 (February 11, 1946)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Elmer Edward Adler (ASN: 0-9349), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of the Personnel and Training Division, Air Service Command, from February 1943 to November 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Adler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Elmer Edward Adler (ASN: 0-9349), 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 Chief of the Personnel and Training Division, Air Service Command, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Adler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.