Cornelius Nugteren
Cornelius Nugteren | |
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| Born | February 7, 1928 Colton, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | August 24, 2017 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1952–1988 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Awards | Order of the Sword, others listed in article |
Cornelius Nugteren (February 7, 1928 – August 24, 2017) was a major general in the United States Air Force.[1] He was commander of Warner Robins Air Logistics Center at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia from 1982 to his retirement in 1988.
His military decorations and awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with "V" device and oak leaf cluster, Air Force Organizational Excellence Award, Combat Readiness Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with service star, Vietnam Service Medal with seven service stars, Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Short, Air Force Overseas Ribbon-Long with three oak leaf clusters, Air Force Longevity Service Award Ribbon with seven oak leaf clusters, Republic of Vietnam Air Service Medal Honor Class, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Honor Medal 1st Class, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm and Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. Nugteren was inducted into the Air Force Logistics Command Order of the Sword by the enlisted men and women of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center in May 1985. In September 1986 he was presented the Air Force Association Ira Eaker Fellow award.[2]