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Matthew
Kemp
Deichelmann
1905

–

1989-03-15

Born:

Binghamton

, 

New York

Home:

Binghamton

, 

New York

Matthew Deichelmann graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1927. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    9th Air Force

    Action Date:

    1945 – 1946
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Matthew Kemp Deichelmann, 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 with the NINTH Air Force from 1945 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Deichelmann and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1957 – 1959
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Matthew Kemp Deichelmann, 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 from 1957 to 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Deichelmann and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.