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GViEIUL 0RDER81
No. 5
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DE~RTMENT Oll\ THI]] ARMY
WAsmNoToN 25, nlc., 7 October 1047
Section
DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE MEDAI.r-Awnr(]s______________________________ I
SIL YEit ST.AR-A wards _____________________________ -------------------- Il
LEGION OF MIGRIT-AwnrdS-------------------------------------------- III, IV
DISTINGUISHED-FLYING CROSB-.Awarde________________________________ V
SOLDIER'S :i.mD ..Hr-Awnr(]s ____ ------ -------------- ------ ---------------- VI
BRONZE STAR MEDAL--Award•----------------------- ---------- ------ VII, VIII
AIR MEDAL-A wnrds ______ --------------------------------------------- IX
ARMY COl\lMENDATION RlllBON-Awnrdo________________________________ X
SILVER STA.R---Corre<?tlon In general orders________________________________ XI
J__ DJSTJNGUJSHED-SERVICE MEDAL.-By direction of the President,
under the provisions of. the act of. Congress approved O July 1918 (WD Dul. 43,
1918), the Distinguished-Service Medal for exceptlonnlly meritorious nnd dis-
tinguished service ln a position of great responsibility during the periocls indl-
c,ated Is awarded to the following-named officers·:
Colonel Fmnk A. Allen, Jr., (then brigadier general), General Staff
Col'I)s (Cavalry), United States Army. September:- 1944 to July
1945. (Tb.ls award snpersedes the award of the Legion of Merit
to Colonel Allen, for service from 28 Septembei· 1044 to 26 Mny 1045,
as published !n General Orders 107, Hendquarters European Theater
of Operations, 4 June l!l45.)
Colonel John E. Gordon, ,, Medical Corps, Army of the Unite1l
States. September 1942 to lllny 1945. (Tb.ls awarrl supersedes the
nward of th,:, Legion or Merit to Colonel Gordon, for service from
14 September 1042 to 18 !\fay 1045, as published in General Orders
214, IIeadqnnrters European Theater of Operations, 30 August 1045.)
Major General Albert M. Jones, , Un!te,1 Stntes Army. 8 December
1041 to 9 April 1942. (So much of sec. VIII, WD General Orders 59,
1942, as pertains to the award of the Distinguished-Service l\Iednl
to Major General Jones, ls rescinded.)
Colonel William S. Middleton, , Me1lical Corps, Army of the United
Stn tes. .luly 1942 to l\Iay 1945. ('!.'his awn rd snpersc,1cs the awards
of the IRglon of lllerlt, for service from .Tuly 1942 to May 1944, and
the Legion of ~Terlt ( first Onk-Lenf Cluster), for service from 15
May 11144 to 10 Mny 1045, to Colonel Middleton, as published in
General Orders 155, Headquarters United States Forces, E\u·opcan
Theater, 16 July 1045, and General Orders 230, Beadqua1·ters United
States Forces, European Thenter, 2 September 10-:15, respectively.)
II •• SIL VER STAR.-ny direction of the President, under the provisions of the
act of Congress approved 9 July 1018 (WD Bul. 43, 1018), a Silver Star for
Pllantry In action during the periods lntllcnted ls awarded to the following-
named officers:
Air Commodore 0. R. D1mlap, CBE (tben group captain), Royal Canadian Air
Force, dlsplnyed gallantry in action on runny occasions from December 1042 to·
May 1045. During this time, Air Commodore Dunlap served as an air commander
ot units engaged in day and night bombings, which dealt effective blows ngn!nst
the enemy nncl cooperated with the air operations of the United States Army A!r
Forces in bringing hostilities to no early and successful conclusion,
First Lieutenant Edward Korn, (then second lieutenant), Infantry,
Army of the United States, a member of Company F, 121st Infantry Regiment,
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8th Infantry Division, on 9 August 1944, displayed gallantry in action nell.1"
Dlnard, France. To overcome a strong enemy position on ground overlooking
the entire area, be led his platoon across an open field under heavy enemy small.
arms, machine-gun, mortar, and direct artillery fire. Despite the fury of the
enemy fire, and seeing the platoon on bis right flnnk lose its leader and the men
begin to waver, Lieutenant Korn reorganized them and continued with both
platoons across the field. Severely wounded by mortar fire, he continued to lead
the attack until he wns no longer nble to walk. By bis gallant performance ot
duty, Lieutenant Korn contributed in a marked degree to the success of the
nttack.
1/1..LEGION OF /l'IERIT.-1. By direction of fhe President, under the provi-
sions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 19-12 ( sec. III, WD Bul. 40, 1042) and
Executive Order 028-0, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. 64, 1942), the Legion of
Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the p<!rformnnce of outstanding
service durlng the 11erlods indicated is awm·ded to the foliowing-named officers:
Major General Ray O. Pountain, ( then colonel), Army of the
United States. July 1042 to July 19,13_
Colonel Edward J. Geesen, , Intantt·y, Army of the United States.
November 1042 to .A.pr!! 1946. (This award supersedes the award of
the Army Commendation Ribbon .to Colonel Geesen for service from
ri December 1944 to 10 October 19-15.)
Colonel Julian H. GiBt, , Infantry, United States Army. August 1M4
to June 1947. (This award supersedes the award of the Army Com-
mendation Ribbon to Colonel Gist for service from 7 August to Sl
December 1946.)
Colonel James P. Schwartz, (then lieutenant colonel), Field Artil-
lery, Army of the United States. i\Iay 1944 to May 19-45. (This
award supersedes the award of the Bronze Star Medal to Colonel
Sohwa1·tz, for service from 6 August to 31 October 1044, as published
in Gen<!ral Orders 71, Headquarters XX Corps, 10 December 1944.)
Co1onel Hyman I. Teperaon, 0162713, Meclical Corps, Army of the United
States. .May 1944 to Muy 1945.
2. By direction of the President, under the provisions o! tile act o! Congress
approved 20 July 1942 (sec. III, WD Bul. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260, 20
October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bui. 54, 1042), the L<>glon of Merit (first Oak-Leaf
Oluster) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding
service during the periods indicated ls awardecl to the following-named officers:
Colonel Louis W. Haslcell, , General Staff Corps (Field .Artillery) -
United States Army. 13 January to 19 July 1946.
Colonel Wendell G. Johnson, , General Statt Corps {Infantry),
United States Army. November 1044 to July 1947.
B1·lga(lier General Jildward, J. MoGaw, • United States Army. Oc-
tober 1945 to February 1947. (This award supersedes the award
of the Army Commendation Ribbon to Brigadier General McGaw
for service from 15 October 1945 to 1 February 1946.)
Colonel Harrw D. W. Riley, Corps of Engineers (Tranep0rtat!on
Corps), United State£! Army. May 1944 to December 1945.
Colonel Andrew 0. Tychsen, 08256, General Staff Corps (Infantry), United
States Army. 10 July 1046 until 6 February 1947.
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Colonel Frank Ward, , Infantry, United States Army. A.prl! 1946 to
February 1947.
3. By direction of the Pr()Sfdent, under the provisions of the act of Congress
approved 20 July 1942 (sec. III, WD Bui. 40, 1942) and Executive Order 9260,
29 October 1842 (sec. I, WD Bul. 54, 19-12), the Legion of Merit (second Oak-lenf
Cluster) for el:ceptlooally meritorious conduct In the performance of outstanding
service during the period indicated ls awarded to the followlng-nnmed officer:
Brigadier General Thom,aa S. Timberman, , United States Army. June
1946 to Februnry 1947.
JV __ LEGION OF !tIERIT.-1. By direction of the President, under the pro'l"i-
sions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. III, WD 13ul. 40, 19'12)
aud Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bui. 54, 1942). the Legion
or :Merit, in the Degree of Chief Commancler, for cxcepttonally meritorious con-
duct In the performnuce of outstnnding service during the period indicated is
awarded to the followlng-numed officer:
Bis Excellency General E1trioo Gasper Dutra, President of the United States
of Brazil. 1943 to 1()46.
2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act ot Congress
approvecl 20 July 1!l-l2 (sec. III, WD Bui. 40, 1M2) nncl Executive Order 9200,
29 October l!l42 (sec. I, WD Bul. :½, 1942), the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of
Officer, for excepttonnlly meritorlooR conduct In the performnnce of outstandiog
seTTlce during the periocls Indicated Is nwurdecl to tbe following-named officers:
Commnndant Joseph 0. M. Mo1inie, French .Army. l!HO and 1941 and
December 1942 to January 1945.
Major Edurirdo Aldasoro Stwte::, 11exican Air Force. January 1045 to
April 1046.
V_.DISTINGUISHED-FLYING CIWSS.-1. By uirection of the Pi·esident,
under the provisions of tho act of Congress approved 2 .July 1926 (WD Bul. 8,
1826), a Distlngulshecl-Flying Cross for extrnorcllnary achievement while partici-
pating in aerial flight during the period Indicate(! is awarded to tile followlng-
named officer :
First Lieutenant Richa,·d G. Bu8ken,
States. 18 November 19H.
,.Air Corps, Army of tbe Unlteu
2. By direction of the President, uucler the provisions of the act of Congress
approved 2 July 1026 (WD Bul. 8, 1926), a Distinguished-Flying Cross (first
Oak-Leaf Cluster) for extraordinary achievement while partlclpating in aerial
flight during the period lnclico.tecl is awarclecl to the following-named officer:
Captain Robert R. Pe:rrv, , .Air Corps, United States Army. l May to
lti August 10-17.
VJ __ SOLDIER'S MEDAL.-By direction of the President, under the provlslous
ot the act of Congress approved 2 July 1026 (WD Bul. 8, 1926), the Soldier's
Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy during the periods
indicated is awarded to the followlng-namecl enlisted men:
Corporal Richard J. Garrity {Army serial No. ) (then :private first
class), Signal Corps, Army of the United States, displnyed heroism and voluntary
MIik ot. life at Inch'on, KoreB, on 6 May 1947. While working with a line crew
charged with the maintenance of telephone lines, Corporal Garrit11, watching his
compBnloo, who was testing a line at the top ot a pole, saw him suddenly bang
limply Bgalnst bis safety belt with sparks jumping tram hls belt buckle. With
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complete disregard tor his own safety, Oorporal Gan·lty put on a pair of rubber
gloves, climbed the pole, and pulled the live wires from tlle man's grasp. He
then lmmecllately pt•ocured a rope, which he tied around the unconscious man's
chest, and lowered him safely to the ground. Through his qulck thinking, cou-
rageous action, and disregard for personal sufety, Corporal Gai-rity saved the life
of his comrade and upheld the finest tmclitlons of the mllitary servlci>_
Stair Sergeant Albert F. Wilson (Army serial No. ) (then technician
fifth grnde), Medical Department, Army of the United States, a member of the
147th Quartermaster Battalion (DUKW), dls11lnyed heroism in southem France
on 5 September 1944. Sighting a 6 by 6 amphibian truck speeding and being
driven In a reckless manner, racing through narrow roads and villages, and
forcing pedestrians and cars to flee, Ile voluutarlly climbed to the front bumper
ot the jeep In which he was riding, leaped onto the bouncing truck, and succes&--
fully brought it to n halt hardly 20 feet from a group of smitll children who were
in grave danger of being run over. The heroic conduct of Sergeant Wi!.,on
reflects great credit on himself and the Army of the United ~'tates.
Vll. _BRONZE STAR MEDAL,-By direction of the President, under tile provi-
sions of Executive Order 0419, 4 Februnry 194'1 (sec. II, WD Bui. 3, 1044), a
Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in connection with mil!lary 011erations
against an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated Is awarded
to the following-named officers and enlisted men:
Ohaplaln (major) James A. Carlin, (then captain), Army of the
United States, August l!J44 to September 1045.
Corporal ,James F. Farrell, Jr. (Army serial No. ) Air Corps, Army
of the United !:'itatcs. 16 July 1D44.
Corporal John J. Ferris (Army serial No. (then private first
clnss), Air Oorps, Army of the United States. May to August 1045.
Captain Walter G. G. Finch, Jr., , Ordnance Department, Army of
the United States. August 19'14 to June 1045.
Lieutenant Colonel George C. Folger, (then major), Veterinary
Gorps, Army of tile United Stutes. June 1942 to August 1945.
Captain Robert G. Francis, , Air Corps, Army of the United States.
February 1944 to March 1945.
Commander Harry 11', Garber, United States Coast and Geodetic Survey.
22 to 28 March 1945.
Technician Third Grade Sidney GoldlJet·o (Army serial No. ) ,
Signal Corps, Army o! the United Stntes. April 1944 to June 1945.
Technical Sergeant Ke11,11eth W. Goodn.o (Army Serial No. ) (then
staff sergeant), Air Corps, Army of the United States. July 1944
to February 1945.
Technical Sergeant .Tohn a. Gooamn (Army serial No. ) (then
staff sergeant), Alr Corps, Army of the United States. April 1944
to August 1945.
Technical Sergeant Meivin, A, Hausbe,ck (Army serial No. ) (then
staff sergeant), Signal Corps, Army of the United States. April
1944. to June 1045.
Lleutenn.nt Colonel .AH1eti L, Hoffman,
States. May to December 1944.
, Army of the United
Colonel S. EdWGrd Kttl,(l, (then major), Medical Gorps, Arm:,
of the United Statea. 7 to 21 January 1945. AGO 088B
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JIIajor Bc11Jamin a. Lansdale, , O1·clnnnce Depurtment, Army ot
the United Stntes. Muy 1944 to June 1945 and July through
August 1045.
Major Grover a. Mize, Jr., (tben cnptnin), Air Oorps, Army of
the United States. May to November 1945.
Technician Third Grade William S. Oxford (Anny serial No. ) ,
Medlen! Department, United States Army, July 1944 to May 1945.
Technical Sergeant Willard B. Patterson. (Army serial No. ), Slg-
nnl Corps, Army of the United Stntes. January to June 1044.
Brigadier Ralph A'Ttlhony RiMell, British Army. February 1!)43 to April
1044.
Colonel Joh11, G. Salsman, , Air Corps, United States Arm;y. July
1944 to April 1945.
Major Frcdericlc A. Schmaltz, (then captnin), Quartermaster Corps,
United Stntes Anny. March to November 1944.
Technical Sergeant Melvin Stauffer (Army serial No. ) (then sta~
sergeant), Signal 0ol1)5, United States Army. April 1944 to Jone
194.5.
V/ll __ BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-By direction o! the President, under the
provisions of Executive Order 9410, 4 Febmary 1044 (sec. n, WD Bnl. 3, 1944),
a Bronze Star Medal for aerolc achievement In connection wlth military opcra-
tlons against an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated is
awarded to the following-named officers:
Major Kenneth F. Hanst, Jt"., (then captain), Infantry, United States
A.rmy, a member of thP 110th Infantry Regiment, displayeu heroism In combat
agninst the enemy in Germany on 5 November 19-!4. Commanding Company A,
he was seriously wounded during the attnck on S!monskall by bis unit. Despite
his serious and painful leg wounds, Captain Hanai contlnned to ulrect tho opera-
tions of his company until he was evacuated the following day.
Major Richard D. Melcher, (then captain), Inspector General's Depart-
ment, Army of the United States, commanding Compnny K, 134th Infantry Regi-
ment, displayed heroism in action in the vlclnlty of St. Lo, France, on 15 July 1944.
When his regiment's attack was baited he went forward and found that heavy
enl'.my fire had stopped It. It was decided tlrnt the best way to resume the attack
was to blast a hole 1n the hedgerow to aUow the tnnks to pass through. Mnjor
Melcher advanced across an open field, exposing himself constantly to enemy tire,
aud set TNT. He then returned over the same dangerous route and detonated the
chnrge with bazooka fire, thus enabling the supporting tnnks to pass through nnd
deliver fire on the enemy strong points, Major Mclche'l's heroic actions permitted
his regiment to gain its objective.
JX __ AJR MEDAL.-1. By direction of the President, under the provisions of
Executive Order 9168, 11 May 1912 (WD Bul. 25, 1042), as amended by Elxecutlve
Order 0242-A., 11 September 1042 (WD BnL 49, 1942), an Air Medal tor meri-
torious achievement while partlclpatlng in aerial flight from 29 to 31 May 1946
la awarded to the tollowlog-named officers and enlisted men:
Aviation Machinist Mate First Class Thoma, B. Bolinger ( ) , United
Stutes Navy.
A:rlatlon Radioman Third Class Da1>e M. Garver ), United States
Naval Reserve.
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Aviation Radioman Second Class James L. Oombs ) , United States
Naval Reserve.
Aviation Radioman First Clll.SS Buford L. Oook ( ) , United States
Navy.
Aviation Machinist Mate First Class Louis EJ. O"rZ ( ) , United States
Navy.
Aviation Machinist Mate Third Clnss Joseph Druciak ) , United
Statei, Naval Reserve,
Aviation Machinist Mnte Third Class James R. Fowler ) , Untted
States Naval Reserve.
Aviation Machinist Mate Third Clnss George S. Gile8 ( ), United
States Naval Reserve.
Lieutenant (junior grade) I!/. G,·oss, , United States Naval Reserve.
Aviation Ordnancemnn Second Class Oharles B. G11eu ) , United
States Naval Reserve.
Lieutenant (junior grade) A. F,·ed Hennies, Jr., , United States
Naval Reserve.
Aviation Machinist Mate Firnt Class Dale A. Johnson ), United
States Navy.
Aviation Machinist llfate Third Class Lial I!/, Leach, ), United
States Naval Resen•e.
Aviation Machinist Mate Second Class Russell E. Major ( ), United
States Naval Reserve.
Aviation Ordnancemnn First Class Gha1·Zes J. Maurig ), United
Stntes Naval Reserve.
Aviation Radioman Second Class Robert J, MoOullocn ) , United
Statei, Naval Reserve.
Lieutennnt Thomas P. McPeake, , United States Naval Reserve.
Aviation Ordnancemnn Third Class Clarence H. McVicker ( ),
United States Naval Reserve.
Lieutenant (junior grade) WUUam B. Rat/Lien, , United States
Naval Reserve.
Aviation Radioman Second Class Loiils F. Renn ( ), United States
Naval Reserve.
Lieutenant (junior grade) Leslie EJ. Rhoades, Jr., , United States
Naval Reserve.
Aviation Radioman Third Class Orville Riddie ( ), United States
Naval Reserve.
Aviation Radioman Third Class James R. Sanders ( ), United States
Naval Reserve.
Lieutenant (junior gt·ncle) Harold C. Tremain,
Beserve.
Aviation Ordnanceman Third Class John L. Wa,·d (
Nayy.
, United States Nn, :ii
) , United States
%. By direction ot the President, under the provisions o:t Executive Order 9168,
11 May 1942 (WD Bul. 25, ]942), ae amended by Executive Order 9242-A, ll
September 1942 (WD Bul. 40, 1942), an Alr Medal (first Oak-Len! Cluster) for
meritorious achievement while participating In aerial flight during the periods
inqlcated 111 awarded to the toll owing-named officer and enllstecl men:
First Lieutenant Henry C. Mmi.;ar, , Air Corps, Army o:t the United
States. 1 May to 15 August lll47. AGO 68&B
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Aviation Machinist Mate First Class Howard A. Reed ), United
States Navy. 29 to 31 lllay 1945,
A.vlatlon Chief Radioman Leland L. Spa1·00 ( ) , United States Navy.
29 to 31 May 1945.
3. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9158,
11 Jliay 1042 (WD Bui. 25, 1042), as amended by Executive Order 9242-A, 11 Sep-
tember 1942 (WD Bui. 49, 1942), an Air Medal (second Onk-Leaf Cluster) for
meritorious achievement whlle participating In aerial flight during the period
indicated Is awarded to the following-named officer:
First Lieutenant William lV. Flanaoan, , Air Corps, Army of the United
States. 1 May to 15 August 1947,
4. By direction of the President, under the p1·ovisions of Exccntlve Order 9158,
11 May 1D42 CWD Bnl. 25, 1942), as amended by Execut{ve Order 0242-A, 11
September 1()42 (WD Bui. 49, 1942), an Air Medal (third Ouk-Leaf Cluster) for
meritorious achle1·cruent while :pnl'ticlpatlng in aerial flight during the period
Indicated Is awarded to the followlng-nameil officer:
States. 1 May to 15 .Aogust 1947,?)~ ~, l'K_, DJ:\ ,9,d. 3 ;)I
First Lleutennnt Aloysius J. Kelly,,._ ,.. .Alf srp1hArmy of the United
5. By direction ot the President, under the provision ! Executlve Order 0158, I Cf (l
11Jlfay 1942 (WD Bul. 25, 1942), as amended by Executive Order 9242-A, 11 Sep-
tember 1942 (WO Bul. 40, 1942), an .Air Medal (fomtb Oak-Leaf Cluster) for
meritorious achievement while participating In aerial flight during the period In·
dlcated Is awarded to the following-named officer:
First Lieutenant Walter l!l. Spindler, , Air Corps, .Army of the United
Stutes. 1 M.ay to 15 August 1947.
6. By 1lirectlon -0f the President, under the provisions of Executive Orcler 9158,
11 May 1942 (WD Bul. 25, 1942), as amended. by Executive Order 9242-A, 11 Sep-
tember 1942 (WD Bul. 49, 1942), an A.tr Mednl (fifth Onk-Leaf Cluster) for meri-
torious achievement while participating In aerial filght during the period in-
dlcnted ls awarded to the following-named oflker:
First Lieutenant Harrlson A. Leh.ma.nn, , .A.1r corps, Army of the United
States. 1 May to August 1947.
X-.ARMY COMMENDATION RIBBON.-1. By direction of the Secretary of
the Army, under the provisions of pnrngrnpb 17.1, AR 000--45, the Army Com-
mendation Ribbon tor meritorious service during the periods indicated Is awarded
to the following-named officers:
Major Robert F. Bayard, , Cavalry, Army of the United States.
.July 1946 to January 1947.
Colonel Willia G. Oronk, , Infantry, United States Army. July
1946 to March 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel William N. D'Bttore, , Air Corps, United States
Army. January to .June 1946.
Colonel George B. Ell/, , Fleld Artillery, Army of the United States.
.Jnly to November 1946.
Lieutenant Colonel John F. Franklin, Jr., (then colonel). General
Sta.fl'. Corps, United States Army. Jnnua1·y 1946 to February 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel Antonio L. Gado, , Cavalry, Anny of the United
States. September 1946 to March 1047. ·
Lieutenant Colonel Lester H, Gallool11, , Infantry, United States
Army, March 1946 to February 1047.
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Lieutenant Colonel Ohaunoey A. Gillette, , Const Artillery Cor11s,
United States Army, June 1946 to February 1047.
Colonel lilverett M. Graves, , Field .Artillery, United States Army.
September 1040 to February 1947.
Colonel Thomaa R. Hannah, , General Stat! Corps (Infantry),
United States Army. Apr!! 1946 to February 1947,
Lieutenant Colonel Henry F. a. Kolshorn, , Infantry, Army of the
United States. July 1046 to February lfl47.
Colonel William L. Laf-renz. , General Stntr Corps, United States
Army. July 1946 to February 1047.
Colonel Morris Martin, , .Air Corps, Army of the United Stntes.
April to October 1046 nnd January and February 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel John H. McOann, , Air Corps, United States
Army. January 1046 to February 1947.
Colonel Bi·rtrand Morrow, , Cavalry, United States Army. December
1941 to June 1942.
Colonel Dean Schamber,
1946 to March 1947.
, Medical Corps, United States Army. May
Lieutennnt Colonel Robert F. Seedlock, (then colonel). General
Staff Corps, United States Army, September 1046 to March 1B47.
Lieutenant Colonel John G. SltinTcle, (then colonel), 01·dnance
Department, United States Army. May 1046 to February 1947.
Colonel Sidney 1!!. Walker, , Transportation Corps, A.rmy of the
United Stntes. August 104fl to Mnrch 1947.
2. By direction of the Secretary ot tne Army, under the provisions of paragraph
17.1, AR 600-45, the A.rmy Commendation Ribbon (first Oak-Leaf Cluster) for
meritorious service during the periods Indicated ls awarded to the !ollow!ng-
nn med officers :
Oolonel Thomas L. Alexander, , Field Artillery, Army of the United
Stntes. April 1946 to January 1947.
Colonel John W. Da1-rall., Jr., , General Staff Corps (Cavalry),
United States Army. May 1046 to January 1947.
Colonel Harold A. Dcwe-npol't, , Corps of Military Police, United
States Army. June 1946 to January 1947.
Colonel Harrv J. Farner, , Infantry, United States Army. August
1016 to February 11H7.
Colonel Pearne 0. Wilder•,
1946 to February 1947.
Major Jack T. Young,
to February 1947.
, Air Corps, United States Army. May
, Army of the United States. January 1946
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pertaining to Captain Noel O. Oastle, Unlte!l,
"Captain Noel O. Oaatl6'' ls amended to rend' oel .;.,_
BY OllDEB OF THE SECRETARY OF THE~,:,. Ii. , (S'.
0:nrICIAL:
EDWARD F. WITSELL
Major General
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