Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

5th Fighter-Interceptor Wing, 5th Air Force, U.S. Air Force

Awarded on:

1952

Headquarters, 5th Air Force, General Orders No. 58

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

41st Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

41st Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

41st Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Group, U.S. Army Air Forces

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Rank:

Colonel

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Defense Atomic Support Agency, from 18 August 1956 to 1 August 1959. During this period, Colonel Schinz made many outstanding contributions to the security of the United States. His distinctive accomplishments in the field of nuclear weapons and his exemplary leadership, personal endeavor and managerial ability reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."

Period:

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

832nd Air Division, Tactical Air Command, U.S. Air Force

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 832d Air Division, Tactical Air Command, from 14 March 1962 to 14 January 1964. In this important assignment, the leadership, exemplary foresight, and ceaseless efforts consistently demonstrated by Colonel Schinz resulted in significant contributions to many highly successful deployments of tactical fighter units to foreign countries in support of international alliances. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Schinz reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

Rank:

Brigadier General

Unit:

836th Air Division, Tactical Air Command, U.S. Air Force

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 836th Air Division, Tactical Air Command, from 15 January 1964 to 20 June 1965. During this period, General Schinz held prime responsibility for ushering into the Air Force inventory combat ready units employing a new weapons system, the F4C aircraft. He provided outstanding leadership, planning and direction resulting in the earliest availability of these units which are now actively employed as vital, effective instruments of national policy. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Schinz and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

HQ, Tactical Air Command, U.S. Air Force

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Headquarters Tactical Air Command, from 17 June 1968 to 16 February 1970. During this period, the exemplary ability, diligence, and devotion to duty of Major General Schinz were instrumental factors in the resolution of many complex problems of major importance to the Air Force. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Schinz and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

5th Air Force, U.S. Air Force

"For extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight on 1 May 1952. As leader of a flight of four F-86 type aircraft on a mission as cover for fighter bombers, he observed twenty-six enemy MiG-15 type aircraft entering the combat area. He attacked this force with his flight of four, and though aware relieve would be some minutes arriving, aggressively pressed the attack, disrupting the enemy force and obliging them to engage in battle. Under this aggressive attack the enemy force was made to expend its effort on the flight he was leading, thus preventing their interference with the interdiction mission of the fighter bombers. By his highly personal courage and devotion to duty, Colonel Schinz has brought great credit upon himself, the United Nations, and the United States Air Force."

Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

Rank:

Major General

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief, Air Force Advisory Group, United States Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, from 10 July 1965 to 23 October 1966. The outstanding initiative and dedication displayed by him during this period in fulfilling his responsibilities and obligations are reflective of the highest ideals of military conduct and discipline. Through his dynamic leadership and selfless devotion he has guided and directed his forces toward full attainment of Military Assistance Program goals. Under his personal scrutiny and enthusiastic leadership, the Vietnamese Air Force expanded and grew from a token combat might to an almost full-fledged strike force, capable of carrying out the diverse missions of a Tactical Air Force. With his broad knowledge of tactical air concepts, coupled with his exceptional organizational abilities, he was able to provide the direction and guidance necessary for sustained progress in completing this huge task. General Schinz's achievements in this important assignment are in keeping with the highest standards of performance and traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force."

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)

Period:

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

Period:

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

1st class

Period:

Vietnam War (1955-1975)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)