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Theodore
James
Michel

Born:

, 

Minnesota

Theodore Michel graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. He retired as a U.S. Air Force Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Major (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    11th Bombardment Squadron

    Division:

    14th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Air Corps) Theodore James Michel (ASN: 0-24696), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Commanding Officer, 11th Bombardment Squadron, FOURTEENTH Air Force, 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:

    Strategic Air Command

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Theodore James Michel (ASN: 0-24696), 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 Headquarters, Strategic Air Command, from 1963 to 1967.