George E. Schafer

George E. Schafer
Born(1922-08-09)August 9, 1922
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
DiedJanuary 23, 2015(2015-01-23) (aged 92)
San Antonio, Texas, United States
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Air Force
Service years1947–1978
Rank Lieutenant General
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Air Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Good Conduct Medal
Korean order of National Security Merit
Guk Seon Medal
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Republic of Vietnam Honor
Aeronaut Command Wing Medal Award
Vietnam Service Medal with three service stars
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal.

George E. Schafer (August 9, 1922 – January 23, 2015) was a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force who served as surgeon general of the United States Air Force from 1975 to 1978.

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