Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Otto
Paul
Weyland
January 27, 1903

–

September 2, 1979

Born:

Riverside

, 

California

Home:

Hempstead

, 

Texas

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Sunset Memorial Park

Otto Weyland rose to the rank of Major General in the Army Air Forces during World War II. He transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947, subsequently serving in the Korean War where he earned a Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. 56 (1959)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to General Otto Paul Weyland (ASN: 0-16000/63A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Weyland culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Otto Paul Weyland (ASN: 0-16000/63A), United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, Far East Air Forces, in Korea. General Weyland personally led a bomber formation against important Communist targets in North Korea when weather prevented fighter cover and escort. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 135 (December 14, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General Otto Paul Weyland (ASN: 0-16000/63A), United States Air Force, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving as Vice Commanding General for Operations, FAR EAST Air Forces, in Korea, in 1950. General Weyland participated in bombing missions over enemy territory during which he was subjected to attack by enemy aircraft and ground fire. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Weyland, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    August 1 – October 24, 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 17 (March 13, 1945)

    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 Brigadier General Otto P. Weyland (ASN: 0-16000/63A), 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 Commanding General, XIX Tactical Air Command, during the period from 1 August to 24 October 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Weyland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    July 17, 1950 – March 25, 1954
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26 (April 2, 1954)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General Otto P. Weyland (ASN: 0-16000/63A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, Far East Air Forces, in Korea, from 17 July 1950 to 25 March 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Weyland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Otto Paul Weyland (ASN: 0-16000/63A), 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 Weyland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.