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Shepler
Ward
FitzGerald
Jr.

Born:

, 

California

Shepler FitzGerald graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Pacific Air Force

    Action Date:

    1960 – 1964
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Shepler Ward FitzGerald, Jr. (ASN: 0-21912), 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 with Headquarters, Pacific Air Force, from 1960 to 1964.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps)

    Regiment:

    493d Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Air Corps) Shepler Ward FitzGerald, Jr. (ASN: 0-21912), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 493d Bombardment Group, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Department of the Air Force

    Action Date:

    1956 – 1959
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Shepler Ward FitzGerald, Jr. (ASN: 0-21912), 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 with the Department of the Air Force, from 1956 to 1959.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    Defense Intelligence Agency

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Shepler Ward FitzGerald, Jr. (ASN: 0-21912), United States Air Force, 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 with the Defense Intelligence Agency, from 1964 to 1968.