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GE~!-:Rll, ORDERS)
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DEPAR.T!llt~T OF 'l'HFJ ARl\IY
W ABHil\'OrulS 2J, D. c., 2G Selftewber 1947
Section
DISTISGGISHED·RERVICE CROSS-Aware ________________________ ~-------- I
DISTINGL'l8HED·SERVICE MEDA.Ir-Awards------------------------------- II
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BRONZE STAR :ll};D,U,-Posthumous awartls_ ___________________________ VII, VIII
JIRONZE STAit )IEDAL-Award•---------•-------------------------------- IX. X
.AIR MEDAI~A ward•----------------------------------------------------- XIA RliY cmnm:-;DATION RIDBON-.Awnrds_________________________________ XII
3fEDAL OF HONOR-Correction In general order•---------------------------- XIII
LEGl0!-1 OF hlERIT-Concctlon in general orders____________________________ :XIV
L.DJSTJNGU!SHED-SERVICE CROSS.-By direction of the President, un1ler
the p~o¥isions of the act of Congress appro¥ed 9 July 1018 (WD Bul. 43, 1918),
the Dlstfngulshed·SP.r¥!ce Cross for ~traordlnary heroism Jn action against an
enemy <luring the period indicated ls nwnrcled to the following-named officer:
l\Iajor General Joseph M. Swing, , United States .Army, exhibited extraor-
dinary heroism In nctlon ngainst the enemy in the Ph!llppine Islands from 15 to
li .April 1945. As Commnnding General, 11th Airborne Di¥ision, General Sicinu
displayed superior tactical knowledge and Inspiring leadership wh!le personally
le-acling repented attacks against the strong Japanese defense position at Mt.
:Macolod, Batangns, Luzon. He flew many dangerous flights ln Unison airplanes
at low altitU<les o¥er the heavily defended ritlges in order to make a thorough
estimate of the enemy positions and of the terrain. Despite the protest of sub-
ordinates, he personally, nnd on foot, led tank destroyers forward tllrough intense
<>nemy machine-gun and mortar fire to place them in more advantageous poaltlons,
and directed theft• fire so effectively that the enemy-held ridge was taken without
:turther delay. He then mo¥ed to the south flank where he foun<l the front lines
~ta1emated and weapons unmanned because of hea"\"y enemy fire. With heroic
d!Bregard for his personal safety, General Swinu strode fearlessly between tanks
nnd machine guns, cn111ng upon his troops to man tl!elr weapons nnd attack. In-
spired bY his fea1·lessness and heroic action, the troops attacked, sllencecl tlle
Japanese fl.re, and seized nnd held the main enemy positions. 'l'hrough his in-
spiring courage and ,nllant leadership, General Bw/1111 mnde a distinguished con-
tribution to the 11 berntlon of the Pbillppine Islands.
/1 .. DISTJNGUJSHED-SERVICE MEDAL.-By direction of tile President,
under the provlslons of the act of Congres.s approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43,
1918), the D!st!ngulshed-Servlce Medal for e::rceptionn!ly meritorious and dis-
tinguished sen·ice In a position of great responsiblllty during the periods indi-
cated is awarded to the following-named omcers:
Colonel George W. Rice, , Medical Corps, Unlted Stntes Army, Jan-
uary 100 to September 1044.
Rear Admiral Arthur D. Struble, United States Navy. 30 August to 17
November 1944.
Colonel Herbert D. Vogel, , Corps ot Engineers, United States Army.
J".anoary 1944 to September 194!5. (This award supersedes the
awards of the Legion of Merit, for service from 15 November 1944
to 12 February 1945, and a Bronze Star Medal, for service from 16
J'une to 24 October 1944, to Colonel Vogel, as published in Gener.al
Orders 117, Headquarters United St.ates Army Forces, Far East,
15 May 1045, and General Orders 17, Headquarters New Guinea
Base Section, ·19411, respectively. Par. 7, see. vn, WD General
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Orders 66, 1946, pertaining to the awal'd of the Legion ot Merit
(first Oak-Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Vogel, for service from January
to June 1844 and February to September 1945, IS rescinded.)
111•. SILVER STAR.-By direction of the President, under the provisions of
the act of Congress approYcd 9 July 1918 (WD Bul. 43, 1918), a Silver Star for
gallantry In nction during the period indicated is awarded to the follo'l'l"lng-named
enlisted man :
Stall'. Sergeant Wesley P. Ray (Army seria.1 No. ), Air Corps, United
States Army, a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Far East
Air Force, on 1 April 1942, displayed gallantry In action at Agnloma Bay, Bataan,
Ph!llpplne Is!Rnds. While under heavy enemy ma.chine-gun and rifle fire, he saw
two wounded men in tlle area between the fighting lines. Without regard for his
own safety, and moving under the continuing, heavy enemy fire, he immediately
went to the stricken men and carried them to a place of safety. Sergeant Ray's
courage and fearless devotion to hls comrades are in keeping with highest tradi-
tions ot the military service.
l'JI •• LEGJON OF MERJT.-1. By direction ot the President, under the provi-
wlons of. the net of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. III, WD Bui. 40, 1942)
and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 ( sec. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942) , the Legion
of. Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstand-
ing service during the periods Indicated is awarded to the following-named
officers:
Colonel William H. AUcn, _ , Medical Corps, United States Army. De-
cember 104-0 to October 194:S.
Colonel Fred, I!J. Gaulara, , Infantry, United States Army. March
1943 to October 1945. (Thia award supersedes the award of a
Bronze Star Medal to Colonel Ga,il,Za1·a, for service f.rom 20 October
1944 to 29 January 1945, as published In General Orders 48, Hend-
que.rters·05th Infantry Division, 26 Fel.Jruary 1045.)
Colonel Joseph B. Hafer, , Coast Axtlllery Corps, United Stntes
Army. September 1944 to May 1045. (Tbis award suoersedes the
award of a Bronze Star Medal to Colonel Hafer, for service from
28 September 1044 to 20 February 1945, as published In General Orders
18, Headquarters VI Corps, 12 March 1945,)
Colonel Robert II, Kennedy, , Medlcnl Corps, Army of tbe United
States. January 1945 to January 1946. (This award supersedes
the award of the Army Commendation Ribbon to Colonel Ke-n-
ned.y for service trom 31 January to September 1945.)
Captain Filemon S. L<lgman, (then major), Adjutant General Serv-
ice, Philippine Army. December 1942 to November 194G. (This
award supersedes the awards of a Bronze Star Medal, for service
from 20 June to 5 August 1944, and a Bronze Star Medal (first
Oak-Lent Cluster), f.or service from 26 to 30 June 1043, to Captain
Lagman, as published in General Orders 89, Headquarters Eighth
Army, 4 August 1945, and· General Orders 108, Headquarters X
Corps, 14 August 1945, respectively.)
!. By direction of the President, ,mder the provisions of the act of Congress
approved 20 July 1942 (sec. III, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 0200,
29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. M, 1942), the Legion of Merit (first Oak-Leaf
Olnster) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstand-
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lng service during the periods indicated Is awarded to the following-named
officers:
Colonel Morgan C. Be1-r11, , Medical Corps, United States Army.
October 1943 to January 1945,
Colonel Wmiam F. Campbell, ;, Air Corps (Quartermaster Corps),
United States A.rmy. March 1845 to June 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel R. MoDonala Grav, (then colonel), General
Stall' Corps (Juclge Aclvocate General's Deportment), United States
.Arwy. July 1045 to JUiy 1947.
Major General l<'rank A. Keating, , United States Army. May 1940 to
September 1917.
Colonel Floyci v. Kilgore, , Medical Corps, United States Army.
December 1944 to October 1946. (This award supersedes the award
of the Army Commendation Ribbon to Colonel Kilo01·e for service
from December 1944 to l\'[arch l!l46.)
S. By direction of the President, under the provisions ot the act of Congress
approve1l 2u July 1942 (sec. III, WD Bul. 40, 1042) and Executive Order 9260,
29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bui. 64, 1942), the Legion of Merit (second Oak-
Leaf Cluster) tor exceptionally meritorious conduct in the -perform once of. out-
18tanding service during the period indicated Is nwarded to the following-named
officer:
Colonel Rufua S. Rame11, (then brigflcller general), Cavnlry, United
States A.rmy. 12 June to 13 August 1944.
V •• l,EGJON OF MERIT.-1. By direction of. the President, under the provi-
sions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. III, WD Bui. 40, 1~)
and Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bui. 54, 1942), the Legion
of Merit, in the Degree of Commander, for exceptlonnlly meritorious conduct
in the performance of outstanding service during the periods indicated Ia awarded
to the following-named officers:
Major General Bertra.m Mel'71l Hotrmeiater, Canadian A.rm:,. 1 September
1D44 to 31 January 1045.
Generlll. de Division A.belal'do Rodrio1tez Lilian, Mexican Army. June
1942 to September 194/j_
2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of. the act o:1' Congress
aprroved 20 July 1042 (sec. III, WD Bui. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260,
29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942), the Legion o! Merit, 1n the Degree
ot Officer, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of ootstu.nd-
lng service during the periods Indicated Is awarded to the following-named
officers:
Colonel C. W. Daborn, Brttlsh Army. July 1940 to July 1945.
Colonel Oharl~ Howard mu.,, British Army, August 1941 to May 1945.
Lieutenant General J. F. JiJvetts, British Army. April to November 1948.
Wing Commander Edward A.. Ho10eil, Royal Air Force. January 1943 to
May 1945.
Brlgncller John S. Nichol,, British Army. 19 March and 30 June !94:i.
Lieutenant Colonel Pe1·cy Alfred, Warren, British Army. September 1944
to May 1945.
S. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress
approved 20 July 1942 {sec. III, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9200,
29 OctobPr 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. 54, 1042), the Legion of Merit, ln the DPgree
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of Legionnaire, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the petfol'mnnce of out-
standing service dul'ing the period indicated Is awarded to the followlng-nmued
office1·:
Major Harry S. Wood, Bl'itlsh Army. October 1943' to Januar,- lll-H.
VI •• S01,D/ER'S MEDAL.-By direction of the Presltleut, under the provl.slons
of the act of Congress approved 2 July 1926 (WO Bnl. 8, 1026), the Soldier's
Medal fm: heroism not involving actual conflict with an euemy during the period
iarlicated Is awarded to the following-named enlisted mnn:
Sergeant Lawrence N. As11/ey (Army sel'lal No. } , Corps of Engineers,
United States Arruy, displayed heroism aud voluntary risk of life at Yong
Dung Po, Koren, on 25 May 1047. When !l gnsoline truck, which was tmnsferrin~
gnsollne to au air compressor, bnrst into flnmes, there wns exh·eme danger of.
!gulling high e~ploslves stored nearby, as well as endnugerlllg mllltnry personnel
nnd Koreun laborers In the lmmed!ttte vicinity. Serge!lnt Asl!Tey immediately
cllmbed Into the vehicle and courageously backed it down a steep slope Into the
Han River until it was completely submerged 1111d the flames extinguished, tben
swam to shore. 'fhrongh his quick tlllnklng, berok action, nnc1 comvlete dis-
regard for -personal snfety, Sergeant ABliley uphclcl the finest tmultlons of the
military service.
VII .• BRONZE STAR MEDAI,.-By direction of the President, under the pro-
,isions of Executil'e Order !l419, 4 February 1944 (sec. II, ""D Bul. 3, 1944), a
Bronze Stai· Medal for meritorious service in connection with milltary opera-
tions against an enemy of the United States during the period inllic11ted Is
nwurdcd postlmmously to the following-nnmed otllcer:
Captain Wrtlter J. H11chtha11aen, , Air C01·ps, Anny of ttie Uulted
States. 2 April 1945.
VII/ __ BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-By direction of tbe President, under the
provisions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1044 (sec. II, WD Bu!. 8, 1M4),
a Bronze Star Meclal for heroic achievement In connection with military opi,ra-
tlons against lln enemy of the Unlted States during the perlod lnd!C!lted ls
awarded posthumously to the :!ollowlng-narued enlisted man:
Prlvute John H. Gresh, Jr. (Army serial No. ), Infnntt•y, Army of the
United States, a member of Company C, 401st Glider Infantry, rllstlni,ruiFlled
himself by herolc achievement near .Hastogne, Belglum, on 23 December 1044.
When a strong enemy attack waa launched against the left flank of the com-
pany, forcing it to withdraw, he and three of his comrncles remained in position
lo :tnce of the attack. Despite heavy tank and small•!lrms tlrc, Prlrnte Grun
maintained his hnzardous position, killing several of the enemy as ther nttemvted
to close ln. Later, when the attack was rcnewecl, again dellverlng accurate rifle
tire, he nccounted for severol more of tlle enemy. Unde1· cove1· of darkness,
Private Gresh and his comrades were able to wlthdrnw to the now company
positlon. By his heroic action, Private Gresh upheld the highest tl'adlt\ons o1
the m!Utary ser\•lce.
IX._BRONZE STAR MEDAl,.-1. By direction of the Presi<lent, under the
provisions ot I!lxecutlve Order 9419, 4 Februa1·y 1944 (sec. II, WD Bui. 8, 1944), a
Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with military operations
against an enemy ct the United Stntes during tile periods Indicated ls awarded
to the :tollowing-named officers and enlisted men:
Captain Jacq11es Bert°, French Army. September 1944 to June 19411.
Major Rol>erl E. Oonn, Jr., (then captain), Infantry, Army of
the United States. Aprll 1942 to September 1945. A.GO 573B
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Captain Gi11seppe ComeUo, Itnlian Army. September 1948 to Jnne 1944.
Captain Bernard R. S. Da/.to11, British .Arwr. Deeemllc>r 3043 to June 1944.
Technical Sergeant J. N. DoI1le (Army serial No. ) (then ser·
gcunt), Signal Corps, Army of. Ute United Stntes. Aprll 1944 to
June 11)45.
Tcchnicinn Fourth Gracie Williani T. Fer1'1J (Army serlnl No.
(then technlc!nn fifth grade), Signal Corps, .Army of the United
States. June to Septembe1· 194--1.
Major Arcli. C. Flcmiilg, (then captain), Air Corps, Army of the
United States. Murch 1044 to August 1945.
Wing Officer Marguret Fo1·1Jcs-Sempill, British Armed Forces. 20 April
1r,43 to 30 No,cruber 19-!4.
Chn11laln (major) Francia a, G111111, (then cnptnin), Corps of
Chaplains, Army of the lJnltell 8tates. August 1044 to Septem\Jer
1945.
l\I:ij<,r Ralph H. ll1tll, , Transportation Corps, Army of the United
States. January to August 10±4.
C1111tnin Thomas Peter H11ohcs, Britif;h Army. ,January 19--!4 to May 194f>.
Llenwnant Col<>nPI Hrn,-y Francia Jones, Brltisll Army, September 1W2
to :Mny 10iG.
'l'~thniclnn Fifth Urade Clinl'IC3 W. Kcenel' (A1·my serial No.
(thpn prirnte firilt clnss), Signal Corps, Army of the United States.
SPptember to DPCember 1!>44.
L!t•llt<'ll!lllt Colonel Robert JJ. JlacLeod, British Arm;-. J'anunry 194--! to
May 194f>.
::llujor TI'. D. Mal'li11ca11, British Army. 17 :.\larch 10-J3 to 1 ;\,£arch 1045.
C'aJ)t11in ,lames J. ill<'Kc111za, , Slgnul Corps, Army of the United
States, December lD-M through April 1945.
•r~,.hnicnl Seri:eaut :Ycm11/111 P. Jfonm (Army serial No. ) , li'lel<l
Artlller~·, Army of the united States. J\me 10-14 to Ma.:11 11H5.
~I:,jor V. J. Pan, Czt>d1oslornkinn Army. Septem\Jer 1~14 to Mny J94ii.
)I;i~ter 1-\rrgc-nnt Consla11ti11os J. Puppandrenu (Army Rerlal Xo. ) ,
Tran~portntlou Corps (Infantry). Army of the Unitccl States.
Aprll 19!3 to Februnt·y 1!:4-4.
Lieutenant Colonel Lee 0. Roste11ucru, (theu mnjor), l!'ielcl
Artlllery, Unlter1 States Armr. 8 September to 22 December Ul44.
~fojor Willimn F. Vann, (then captain), Corps of Mllltary Police
(Transportation Corps), Army of the United States, March 1044
to :\larch 19-!5.
('aptuin Paolo Verdun, Itnllan Army. l\farch l!l44 to May 1945.
Lieutenant Colonel William G. Wright, , (then major), Corps of
Engtt1ee1-;;, Army of the United States. March 1943 to Februar~·
1044.
2. By dl1·ection of the President, under the provisions of Executlvo Orcle1· 9419.
4 Pebruary-1044 (sec. II, WD Bui. 3, 1944), a Bronze Star Medal (first Oak-Leaf
ClustPr) fot· meritorious service ln connection with mllltary operntlons against
nn enemy cf the UJJlted StntPs dt11·lng the period Indicated Is a-warded to the fol·
loll'lug-nnmed officer:
Wing Commnmler Jack L. E. Rt·es, Royal Air Force. October 1943 to October
194--!.
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X __ BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-By direction ot the President, under the provi-
sions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec. II, WD BuJ. 8, 11M4), a
Bronze Star Medal fol' het·olc acblevement in connection with military opera-
tions ngainst an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated 1s
awarded to the following-named officer and enlisted man:
Corporal William F. Bellon (Army serlnl No. ), Fie1d .Artillery, Army
ot the United Stntes, a member of the 1125th Armored Field Artillery Battalion,
on 29-30 De<!ember 1944, distinguished himself by heroic achievement near Forte
de llfarmi, Italy. Accompnnyl11g a patrol Into enemy territory, where they en-
countered strong enemy resistance and withering tire which in.fiicted heavy eas-
unlties, he worked to reorganize elements of the patrol. Assisting a severely
wounded officer, Corporal Bellon helped to lend the men from the precarious
position thro\lgh Icy waters In enemy territory and through mine fields to the
safety or friendly llnes, Corporal Bcllon'B leadership and courage are in keeping
wlth the highest truilltions of the military se!'vlce.
Captain ,lrnold J, Yoho, (then first lieutenant),. Cavalry, Army of
tbe United States, while serving as motor officer of Company A, 14th Tank
Battalion, displayed courageous and valorous actions on 6 ?lfay 1945. During
an attack, his company was held up by German antitank guns n.ntl suf!'e1·ed many
casualties: L\eutemmt Yoho, rea1i7,\ng the situation and the danger to the
wounded lylng \n·the open, personally brought up a quarter-ton truck and evncu-
ate<l the wounded and Injured. His actions were an example of bravery to the
troops and grea tty bqlstered their mQrale.
XL _AIR MEDAL.-By direction o:f the President, under the provisions of
Executive Order 9158, 11 llfay 1942 (WD Bnl. 25, 1942), as amended bp Ex~u-
tive Order 9242-A, 11 September 1942 (WD Bui. 49, 1942), an Air Medal for
merltorlous achievement while p11rtlcip11ting In nerlal flight during the periods
Indicated ls awarded to the following-named officers:
Lieutenant (junlor grade) Willard D. Be1Je11-s,
Reserve. 20 to 31 May 1945.
, Unlted States Naval
Major Fabl"ioio Oabrera, Colombian Air Force. 18 Aug1.1st 1046.
Lieutenant Jolin H. Oooper, , Unlted Stutes Naval Reserve. 20 to 81
May 1945.
Lieutenant .Rtcharci D. Oro,nbie,
to 81 May 1945.
, United States Naval Reserve. 29
Major Oortez F. Enloe, Ji·., , Medical Corps, Army of the United
States. February to May 1944.
First Lieutenant Ronald N. Euba.n1c3, , Air Corps, Army of the
United States. February 1942 to May 1943.
Lieutenant Commnncler Robert E. lltl(Jdl,:ston, :, United· States Navy.
29 to 81 May 1945. .
Commander Kenneth. LeR.oy Veth.,
1944.
, United States NityY. 10 August
XfL_ARMY COMMENDATION- IUBBON.-1. By clirectlon of tlie Secretary
of the Army, under the provisions ot paragraph 17.1, AR 600-45, the Army Com-
Illendatlon. Ribbon for meritorious service durlng the perlods indicated ls
•warded to the following-named officers, chief warrant officer, and enlisted men:
Master Sergeant Robert M.. Allen (Army serial No. 171T74:i7), Quarter-
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master Oorps, Army ot the United States. January 1946 to Janu-
ary 1947.
Chief Warrnnt Officer Leo J. Armat118 ,, Army ot the United
States. 7 December 1941 to 9 July 1944 and 9 May to 10 Septem-
ber 1845.
Major George J. Baniaan, ,, Judge Advocate General's Department,
Army of the United States. May 1945 to May 1947,
Captain Barklev Beidleman, , Medical Corps, Army ot tbe United
States. June 1946 to May 1047.
Lieutenant Colonel Jacob A. Bla11kenship, (then colonel), United
States Army. D<!eember 1941 to September 1943.
Lieutenant Colonel Louis Buttner, , Inspector General's Depart-
ment, Army o! the United States. December 1041 to March 1948.
Colonel R-Obert H. Oltarci, , Infantry, United States Army, October
l.945 to July l!l47.
Colonel Llovd A. Cross, , Corps ot Engineers, Anny of the United
States. June to September 1944.
Captain Howard A. Da11iela, , Medical Administrative Corps,
Army o:t the United Stutes. July 1946 to May 1947.
Major John B. Donley, , Finance Department, Army ot the Unlted
States. August 1945 to April 1947.
Major Limiuci 0. Do21ms, , Field Artillery, United States Army.
December 1944 to January 1946.
Master Sergeant Ca,·! M. Faircloth (Army serial No. ) (tben chief
warrant officer, ) , Air Corps, United State., Arll'.lY. 8
May 1M6.
Colonel J. Vincent Fa!isi, , Medical Corps, United States Army.
March 1942 to January 1946. '
Major Jose F'ttentes, , Finance Department, Anny of the United
States. 7 December 1941 to March 1947.
Sergeant Benjamin v. Glick (Army serial No. ), Air Corps, Army
ot the United States. 8 Mrry 1946.
Sergeant Troy L. Grcou (Army serial No. ) , Infantry, United States
Army. 16 April 1947.
Captain Arthur S. Hall, (then first lieutenant), Air Co1•ps, Army
of the United Stutes. January to March and June to September
1943.
Major Ola,·= s. Herrinfl, (then captain), Corps of Military Po-
lice, Army of the United States. 8 Jone to 16 November 1946.
Lieutenant Colonel Philip V. Hol{ter, , Air Corps, Army of the
United States. August l.945 to May 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel Wilbur M. Johnson, , Quartermaster Corps,
United States Army. January 1W6 to Mny 1946.
Lieutenant Colonel Archibald W. Lyon, , ~ansportatlon Corps,
United States Army. September 1045 to June 1947.
Major Simon Mil~·, (then captain), Air Corps, Army of the
United States. December 1945 to Mny 1946.
Lieutenant Colonel Jay 0. MuUigan, (tllen major), Air Corps,
Army of the United Stntes. November 1945 to April 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel Morris E. Milner, , Signal Corps, United States
Army. 15 May to 24 November 1945.
Master Sergeant O<Mnpbell a. Mnsier (Army serial No. ), Air
Corps, Army or the United States. December 1946 to September 1047.
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First Lieutenant Emil .ill. Moss, , Medical Administrative Corps,
Army of the United Stnte~. October l!l46 to Mny 1947.
Captain Olean H. Newton, , Corps of Military Police, Army of the
United States. October 1846 to May 1947.
Captain Jr:tme.~ A. O'Brien, , Ali· Corps, Army of the United Stutes.
March 1946 to April 1947.
Sergeant Llo11a J. Petcrscm (Army serial No. ), Air Corl)S, A1'my
of the United Stutes. 8 May 1946.
Lleuteno.nt Colonel John D. 1". Phillips, Field Artillery, United
States Al'my. July 1945 to December 1946.
Colonel John S. Set1,111J?1brenner, , General Staff'. Corps, Army of the
United States. March 1046 to Jnue l047.
Capt!\in Douglas A. Sp('11Ce1·, , United Stutes Nav~·. July 19'1u to Jnly
1D47.
Stair Sergennt H11vh R. 'l'lio11Ht,q (Armr serial No. ), Infnntrr,
United States Army, 20 April 1947.
Major J1ll-i-lts Watlswort/1, , Military Intelligence, Army nf the
United Rtat.-s. June 1944 to September 1945.
Colonel Harold F. Weidner, (then lieutenant colonel), Air Corps,
Army of tbe United Stntes. JuUP. 1945 throug!J April 1047.
Captain William. 0. Wlmlin, , Air Corps, Army of ihe United State>:.
January 1946 to March 1047.
Majo1· Robert I!'. Wirsch,in17, , Corps of Engiueers, Army of the
United Stutes. June 1042 to July 1945.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert B. Wood, , Corps of Engineers, Army
of the United States. November 1£45 to Decemhei.- 1946.
Staff Sergeant Lou/.8 1,f, Wl'luht, (Anny serial No. ) , Air Corps,
Army ot the United States. 26 Junuary 1947.
2. By direction of the Secretary of the Army, under the provisions of para-
graph 17.1, AR 600-45, the Army Cornmendntlon Ribbon (first Oak-Leaf Olnsler)
for meritorious service during the 11eriods Indicated ls awarded to the following-
named offlce1·s :
Captain Ha11'y M. Vemcm, ( then maRter sergeant), Adjutant Gen-
ernl's Department, Army of the United States. December 1941 to-
July 1042.
Lieutenant Colonel Earl J. Yates, ', Infantry, Army of the United'
States. April lll46 to January 1947.
__ MEDAL OF HONOR.-So much of section 11, WD General Orders 63.
rtainlng to First Lieutenant Chai·lcs P. M1irra11, Jr., United Stntea- Army,
·" " ls amencle<l to 1·ead ",
JV. 0 LEGION OF MERIT.-Paragraph 5, section III, WD General Orders flii
7, pertaining to Lieutenant Colonel Georoe V. Hallman, Quartermaster Corps,.
s amended by adcling "(This award supersedes the award of a Bronze Star·
edal to Lieutenant Colonel Hallman, tor service trom 31 January 1943 to 1 .Tune-
1945, ns published in General Orders 352, Headquarters United States A.rmy-
Forces, Paclflc, 26 November 1945.)"
BY ORDER OF THE 8ECRE"l'ARY OF 'fBE Al!MY:
Ol'FJOlAL:
EDWARD F. WITSELL
Major G611CrCII
DWIGB,'.C D. Elf'-f,:NHO\VER
Chief of Stfl'/f, 'F-nitf'ti Stain Armv
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