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William
Edgar
Gernert

Born:

, 

Ohio

William Gernert graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Nuclear Safety

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Edgar Gernert (ASN: 0-24906), 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 as Air Force Director, Nuclear Safety, from 1965 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gernert and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Defense Atomic Support Agency

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Edgar Gernert (ASN: 0-24906), 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 as Deputy Commanding Officer, Defense Atomic Support Agency from 1967 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gernert and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    22d North American Air Defense (NORAD) Region

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Edgar Gernert (ASN: 0-24906), 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, culminating as Vice Commander, 22d North American Air Defense (NORAD) Region, from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Gernert culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Captain (Air Corps)

    Division:

    7th Air Force

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Air Corps) William Edgar Gernert (ASN: 0-24906), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Operations Officer and Commanding Officer of Bombardment Squadrons of the SEVENTH Air Force during World War II. The skillful and zealous manner in which he has sought out the enemy and destroyed him, 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:

    Defense Atomic Support Agency

    Action Date:

    1962 – 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel William Edgar Gernert (ASN: 0-24906), 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 Defense Atomic Support Agency, from 1962 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gernert and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.