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Navy Federal Credit Union
Paul
W.
Scheidecker
DNB (1964)
April 21, 1914

–

May 16, 1964

Home:

, 

New York

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Paul Scheidecker graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. After serving 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 was killed in a car accident in 1964 while serving as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 7, 1960 – May 16, 1964
    Department of the Air Force, General Orders No. GB138 (1964)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (Army Design) (Posthumously) to Major General Paul W. Scheidecker, United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander of the Air Force Accounting and Finance Center from 7 July 1960 to 16 May 1964. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major General Scheidecker and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.