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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Maurice Weikert, United States Air Force, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations at Air Force Headquarters, Washington, D. C., from 1950 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Weikert and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1946
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General (Air Corps) John Maurice Weikert, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the 7th Fighter Wing from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Weikert 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    7th Fighter Wing

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1946
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General (Air Corps) John Maurice Weikert, United States Army Air Forces, 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 Commanding General of the 7th Fighter Wing from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Weikert 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 Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Stewart Field

    Action Date:

    1941 – 1943
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) John Maurice Weikert, 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 Commanding Officer, Stewart Field, from 1941 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Weikert and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.