Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1944

Headquarters, 101st Airborne Division, General Orders No. 6

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

November 14th, 1946

Royal decree no. 35

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 4th, 1950

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding Officer of the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Colonel Michaelis distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea near Sinsen-ni, Korea, on 3 September 1950. On that date, Colonel Michaelis' regiment launched an assault against heavily fortified enemy positions. While the attack was in progress Colonel Michaelis, although all avenues of approach were under heavy mortar and sniper fire, walked forward form the Regimental Command Post to personally determine the tactical situation. During this period the enemy launched a determined counterattack, penetrating the forward elements and forcing the Command Post group to take shelter in a culvert. Colonel Michaelis, despite heavy fire, remained in the open until he had made a complete estimate of the situation; then retiring to the culvert, he attempted to contact the Regimental command Post for support communications were out. Without regard for his own personal safety, Colonel Michaelis, disregarding the heavy mortar and sniper fire, made his way to the Regimental Command Post where he called for an air strike on the enemy position. The air strike was successful, causing the enemy to withdraw in disorder and permitting the 3d Battalion to take its objective. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Colonel Michaelis on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States."

Headquarters, EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea, General Orders No. 96

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

February 19th, 1951

"For gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. From 1 to 4 January, 1951, at Seoul, Korea, Colonel Michaelis' regiment was blocking the advance of numerically superior hostile forces while the Division displaced to new positions. Reconnoitering well in advance of the hostile assaults, he skillfully prepared a series of formidable blocking positions which enabled his men to effect rapid, orderly withdrawals from one emplacement to another, while inflicting staggering losses on the onrushing enemy and completely disrupting their plans to invest the Division. Throughout the entire engagement, despite exposure to intense hostile fire, the close proximity of infiltrating enemy and the most adverse climate conditions, he remained with the front line elements, encouraging his men to maximum effort. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army."

Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 138. OLC

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Awarded on:

April 1966

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from July 1963 to March 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Michaelis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 15

Period:

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Awarded on:

March 6th, 1969

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from April 1966 to January 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Michaelis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 13. OLC

Rank:

Lieutenant General

2nd OLC

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

HQ, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", U.S. Army

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, 101st Airborne Division, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Michaelis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Awarded on:

March 5th, 1948

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Senior Aid to the Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 5 June 1945 to 7 February 1948. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Michaelis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 17. OLC

Par. 2, sec. XI, General Orders 70, WD 1947, pertaining to the award of the Army Commendation Ribbon to Lieutenant Colonel Michaelis (then Colonel), for service from June 1945 to May 1947, is rescinded.

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea from 1950 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Michaelis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army."

2nd OLC

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Brigadier General

Unit:

U.S. Military Academy West Point, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

September 10th, 1959

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commandant of Cadets, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, from 15 October 1956 to 19 August 1959."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 33. 3rd OLC

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

OLC

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Commanding Officer, 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division "Screaming Eagles", U.S. Army

With palm

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With palm