Weyland, Otto Paul "Opie"

Date of birth:: January 27th, 1903 (Riversie/California, United States)
Date of death:: September 2nd, 1979 (San Antonio/Texas, United States)
Buried on:: Sunset Memorial Park
Plot: 9. Row: 6M. Grave: 5.
Service number:: 0-16000/63A
Nationality:: American

Biography

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Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Brigadier General
Unit:: XIX Tactical Air Command, U.S. Army Air Forces
Awarded on:: March 13th, 1945

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, as Commanding General, XIX Tactical Air Command, during the period from 1 August to 24 October 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Weyland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces."

War Department, General Orders No. 17

Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)

Period:: Korean War (1950-1953)
Rank:: General
Unit:: Far East Air Forces, U.S. Air Force
Awarded on:: April 2nd, 1952

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, Far East Air Forces, in Korea, from 17 July 1950 to 25 March 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Weyland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26
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Second DSM received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Brigadier General
Unit:: XIX Tactical Air Command, U.S. Army Air Forces

"For gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General, XIX Tactical Air Command, during World War II. 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, his unit, and the United States Army Air Forces."

Legion of Merit - US Military

Period:: Korean War (1950-1953)
Rank:: General

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Weyland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."

Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC)

Period:: Korean War (1950-1953)
Rank:: General
Unit:: Far East Air Forces, U.S. Air Force

"For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, Far East Air Forces, in Korea. General Weyland personally led a bomber formation against important Communist targets in North Korea when weather prevented fighter cover and escort. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States."