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Albert Kuhfeld graduated from Law School in 1926 and was appointed a second lieutenant in the Infantry Reserve, serving in the Army Infantry early in World War II. In 1943 he became Executive Officer to Air Force Judge Advocate of the Fifth Air Force. From 1960 to 1964 he served as 2d Judge Advocate General of the Air Force. He retired in 1964 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    April 1, 1960 – September 30, 1964

    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB312 (1964)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) to Major General Albert M. Kuhfeld (AFSN: 884A), United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as The Judge Advocate General of the United States Air Force, from 1 April 1960 to 30 September 1964. By virtue of General Kuhfeld’s leadership, The Judge Advocate General’s Department of the United States Air Force has attained a position of eminence among the military legal departments, and has provided outstanding legal servicers in the fields of military justice and civil law to the United States Air Force. Under General Kuhfeld’s guidance, a sound body of military criminal law has been developed through which the ends of justice may be served. Major General Kuhfeld was the moving force in the establishment of a meaningful retraining and rehabilitation program for convicted airmen which afforded many individuals an opportunity to earn an honorable place in society, and which saved invaluable trained manpower for the United States Air Force. Major General Kuhfeld’s unparalleled achievements in this important assignment are in keeping with the highest standards of performance and traditions of the military service. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Kuhfeld culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    February 20, 1953 – March 31, 1960

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Albert M. Kuhfeld (AFSN: 884A), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as The Assistant Judge Advocate General, United States Air Force, from 20 February 1953 to 31 March 1960. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kuhfeld 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    5th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Albert M. Kuhfeld (AFSN: 884A), 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 Executive Officer to the Air Force Judge Advocate of the FIFTH Air Force in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Kuhfeld and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.