and SDI specifically). In 1986, Colin Powell succeeded him in command of V Corps in Frankfurt, Germany. That was Wetzel's last assignment before retirement. Awards and decorations Wetzel's awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star, two Legion of Merits, six Air Medals, Joint Superior Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, and Combat Infantryman's Badge with Star. References Category:1930 births Category:Living people Category:United States Army generals Category:American army personnel of the Korean War Category:American army personnel of the Vietnam War Category:Military personnel from West Virginia Category:Recipients of the Legion of Merit Category:Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (United States) Category:People from Clarksburg, West Virginia Category:United States Military Academy alumni Category:Purdue University alumni