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DEP ARTMEN'.r OF THE ARMY
WABIIINGTON 25, D. 0., 14 October 1947
Sectlon
DISTINGUISHED-SERVICE :\IEDAL--Awnrds_______________________________ I
SILVER STAR-Postllumous nwar<l----------------------------------------- II
SILVER STAR-Awards--------------------------------------------------- Ill
LEGION OF MERIT-Awnrds______________________________________________ IV, V
DISTINGUlSBED-FLYING CROSS-A"'nr<I---------------------------------- VI
SOLDIFJR'S ~mDAL--Awnrcls______________________________________________ VII
BRON?:R STAR MED.AL----Awar<is ________________________________________ VIII, IX
AIR l\[FJDAL----Awnr<ls_____________________________________________________ X
ARllY cmalENDATION RTBBO,--.\'l\'arc]s_________________________________ :XI
SILVER STAR-Correction In gencrnl orders_________________________________ XII
LEGION OF MFJRI'£-Corrertion 1n general orclcrs ________ ------------------- XII I
BATTLE IIONORS-Correctlon In gencrnl orders_____________________________ XIV
f __ DJSTINGUISHED-SERVICE ll-IEDAL.-1. Tiy direction of the President.
under the provisions of tbe act of Congress approved O July 1018 (WD Bui. 43,
1918), the Distinguished-Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and dis-
tinguished service in a position of great responsibll!ty during the period indicated
Is awarded to the following-named officer:
Brigadier General George H. Weems, , United States Army. May 1046
to September 1047.
2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress
approved 9 J'aly 191S (WD Bul. 43, 1D18), the Dlst!nguished-Servlce Medal (first
Oak-Leaf Cluster) for exceptionally merltorlous and cllstingulsbed service In o.
position of great responsibility during the period indicated is awarded to the
following-named officer:
Major General Walter M. Roberts(>},, , United States Army. Mai·ch 194G
to September 1917.
IJ __ SJLVER STAR.-Ry direction of tJ1e President, under the provisions of tbe
act of Congress approved 9 July 1018 (WD Bul. 43, 1018), a Silver Star for
gallantry ln action during the period indicated is awarded posthumously to the
followiug-nametl enlisted mnn :
Private First Class Richard H. H1tffman, Jr. (Army serial No. ), In-
fantry, Army of tbe United States, a member of Compauy I, 71st Infantry Regi-
ment, on 1 May 1945, displayed gallantry in action at the Fem Pass in Austrian
Tyrol. .Alter a stubborn withdrawal over the rugged terrain, some of the enemy
were surrendering to the lead platoon. Suddenly other Germans opened fire from
n concealed position and those in the act of surrendering pickecl up their weapons
and again leaped into action. As the firefight increased, P1·I-v11te Httf{mrm, jump-
Ing into a pit, began firing on the enemy and, deliberntely drawing the heavy
enemy fire upon himself, covered the withdrawal of his comrades from the over-
whelming hostile force. By his courageous action, in which he made the sul)rewe
sacrifice, Private Iluffman enabled tlle men of his platoon to withdraw and
reorganize.
JJI __ SJLVER STAR.-By direction of the President, under the provisions of
the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (WD Bui. 43, 1918), a Sliver Star for
gallantry In action during the periods indicated Is awarded to the following-named
officers and enlisted man:
Major Warren G. Fee, (then captain), Cavalry, S-3, Combat Com-
mand Il, 4th Armored Division, Army of tbe United States, displayed gallantry
in action on 29 September 1944. While determining front-line conditions on Hill
318, Major Fee dismounted from his tank and personally rallied nncl led back
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to t)Osltlons from which they had been driven by German flt•e several elements
of the 8th Tank Battalion and 51st Armored Infnntry Battalion. This uction ot
Major Fee resulted in retention of Hill 318 by the 4th Armored Division und pro-
vided jumping-off lines from which a counterattack, launched approximately 3
hours later, was entirely successful in complete defeat of the German attacking
forces. Major Fee's disregard for bis personal safety and hls display of leader-
ship In a crltlcal situation were an inspiration to his fellow officers and men and
tn the highest tradition of the rnilitnry service.
Captain Oharles ..1. Frances, (then first lie-utenant), Field Artillery,
Army of the United States, a member of the 2cl Battalion, 88th }j'ield Artillery,
Phlllppine Scouts, displayed gallantry in o.ction in the Phtl!pplne Islands from
28 January to 13 February 1042. As a forward observer at the battalion observa-
tion post on Quinanunn Point, Bataan, Captain Frances maintained hlghly effe<'•
tive observntion under continuous enemy sniper fire and patrol action, ns well
as heavy rifle and machine-gun tire. Despite the extremely bazo.rclous circum-
stances and dense jungle growth, he adjusted artillery fire and aided materially
in the snccess of the battalion in furnishing necessary artillery fire support.
Through his marked gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Frances made a
distinct contribution to the heroic defense of Bataan.
First Lieutenant William A. Kapuscinski, (then second lieutenant),
Infantry, .Army of the United Stutes, a member of Company E, 121st Infantry
Regiment, dlsplnyed gallantry ln action on 11 August 1944 near Plulrtult, France.
Continuing the attaclc ago.inst an enemy strong point, which had Inflicted severe
casualties on his platoon the preceding day, be led the few remaining men of
his platoon, under heavy enemy fire, through barbed wire fences and mine fields
before reaching an area from which they could assault the position. Aided by
tbe covering flre of his men, Lieutenant Ka1mscinski dashed uO yards to the
blockhouse, attncked It with grenades, and forced its surrender. Quickly con-
solidating his posltlon, he aided in holding it ngainst n determined enemy counter-
attack. By bis Inspiring lendershlp anil brnvery, Lieutenant Kap·uscinski en-
abled his battnlion to make an c!rective penetration of the enemy defenses.
Technical Sergeant Warren S. Quinn (Army Serial No. ) (then
sergeant). Air Corps, United States Army, a member of Provisional Signal Com-
pany, Data.an Defense Force, displayed gallantry in action at Bataan, Pbilipplne
Islands, on 6 January 11H2. During a severe enemy artillery barrage, he cour-
ageously operated a radio set and maintained communication wlth the covering
:force after all other personnel of his section hnd scattered to the rear. ,v11en
ordered to withdraw, he, unassisted aud uncler fire, evacuated all of the equip-
ment of hts section, so.vlng the much needed supplies. Through his gallant action
and unremitting devotion to duty, Sergeant Qiiinn made 11 distinct contribution
to the heroic defense of Ba.taan.
Captain Jack J. Yelton, (then first lieutenant), Air Corps, Army of
the United States, a member o! the 55th Fighter Squadron, on 5 .April 1044, dis-
played gallantry In action near Hanover, Germany, where his airplane was bit
by flak, destroying the instruments, shattering the canopy, and wouncllng him.
Regaining consciousness at only 1,500 feet, he sighted an enemy fighter as be
pulled out and, closing on the a!rplnne, sent n burst of fire that caused it to
exp1ode and crash to the ground. Immediately, he saw another enemy 11lrplane
ang, deaplte bis rough engines, sent it down in flames. After that, his engines
stopped completely. Sighting a landing strip, he decided to crash land and,
tbrown clear ln the crash, landed on the runway severely injured. Captain
Yelton Inflicted heayY losses and damage by hls determination to carry the fight
to the enemy,
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JJ' __ LEGION OF MERIT.-1. :By direction of the President, under the provi·
sioos of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1042 (sec. III, WD Bu!. 40, 1942)
and Execntive Order 9260, 20 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bui. 54, 1942), the Legion
of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct lo the performance of outstanding
service during the periods iodicnted is awarded to the following-named officers:
Lieutenant Colonel Richa.rd, H. Agnew, 010056, General Stnff Corps, United
States Army. December 1943 to December 1944.
Colonel ]!Jdward M. 011rle11, , Veterinary Corps, United States Army.
July l!J42 to September 1044.
Colonel Verne a. Fryl.1ttnd, (then lieutenant colonel), Infantry
Army of. the United States. Mnrcb 1942 to Mnrch 1943.
Colonel Robert G. Howie, , Infantry, United States Army. Decem-
ber 1941 to February 1943.
Colonel Chauncey l!l. Hoiczana, , Quartermaster Corps (Cavalry),
United States .Army. June to October 1014.
Colone! Ma;rimia1to S. Janairo, (tl1cn lieutennnt colonel), Corps
of Engineers, United States Army. 8 December 1041 to O April 19-!2.
Colonel Oorneli11s A. Lichirie, (then lieutenant colonel), Cavalry,
United States Army. 1 December 1044 to 17 .April 1045. (Tlils
award supersedes tlle nwnrds or a Bronze Star Medal (first Oak-
Leaf Cluster), for service from 1 Decernl.Jer 1044 toe January 194fi,
and a Bronze Star Medal {second Oak-Leaf Cluster), for service
from 10 February to 17 .April 1945, to Colonel Lichirie, as published
in General Onlers 8, Bendqnnrters 10th Armored D!Yision, 10 Janu-
ary 1945, and General Orders 282, Headquarters 10th Armored
Di"lslon, 16 September 1045, respectively.)
Lieutenant Colonel Ai:e1·v W. Master&, , Field Artillery, United States
Army. October 1944 to December 1045. (This award supersedes
the award of a Bronze Star Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Masters,
tor service from 27 October 1944 to 10 February 1945, as published ln
General Orders 138, Eendqunrters 96th Infantry Division, 20 April
1045.)
Colonel Ralph. M. Tovell, , Medlen! Corps, Army of the United
St:i.tes. September 1042 to July 1945. (Thls award supersedes the
nwnrd of a Bronze Star Meda! to Colone! TovelI, for service 'from
28 September 1942 to 15 May 1044, as published in General On1ers 5,
Headquarters European Theater of Operations, 21 Januury 1945.)
2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress
approved 20 July 1()42 (see. III, v,·n Bu!. 40, 1942) and Executive Order !)260,
20 October 1012 (sec. I, WD Bui. 54, 1942), the Legion of Merit (first Ouk-Leaf
Cluster) for except!onnlly meritorious conduct in the performance ot outstand-
ing se.rvice during the period in~icated ls awarde~1
to the followlpJ•Damed
officer. i('or#FY _ ?I'"< c)'.?<J. EZ; GO -"01 :P,¼ /947
Colonel G~ Smith, , General Statr Corps (Corps of Engineers),
United States Army. June 1fl45 to June 194'7.
, 8. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the .act of Congress
appro-ved 20 July 1042 (sec. III, WD Bui. 40, 1042) nnd Executive Order 9260,
29 October 1942 (see. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942), tbe Legion of JUcrlt (secoud Oak-Leaf
Cluster) for exceptionally meritorious conduct In the performance of outstanding
service during the period indicated ls awarded to the following-named officer:
Colonel Harold. D. Kehm, , Field Artillery, United Stutes Army. 13
April to 28 July 1045,
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V .. LEGION OF MERIT.-By direction of tJ1c President, under the provisions
of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. III, WD Dul. 4-0, 1042) nnd
Executive Order 9260, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, WD Bul. 54, 1942), the Legion of
l\Ierlt, in the Degree of Officer, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the per-
formance of outstanding service during the periods indicated is awarded to the
following-named officers:
Brigadier Reoinald Vernon Hume, British Army. February 1943 to Novem-
ber 1944.
Wing Commnncler Edward O. Smi~Rcas, Royal Air Force. J"uly 1942 to
September 104.5.
VL.DISTINGUISHED-FLYING CROSS.-By directlon of the President, under
the provisions of the act of Congress approved 2 J"uly 1926 (WD Bul. 8, 19'26), a
Dlstlnguisbed-FJylng Cross for extraordinary o.chievement while po.rticipating
ln aerial 1llght during the period indicated ls awarded to the following-named
officer:
Captain Landon P. Tcinner, , Air Corps, United States Army. 1 May to
15 August 1947.
Y/1 .. SOLDIER'S MEDA.L.-By direction of the President, under the provisions
of the net of Congress approved 2 Jul.y 1926 (WD Bui. 8, 19'26), tbe Soldier's Medal
for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy during the periods indi·
cated is awarded to the :1'ollowlng-named enlisted men:
Private First Class George R. Alla11 (Army serial No. ) , Corps o:1' Ml!i-
tary Police, Army of the United Stntes, on 17 Mny 1W6, displayed heroism at
Heidelberg, Germany. Acting as m!lttary policeman at the scene of nn automobile
accident, he suddenly saw a team of runaway horses charging down the street,
dragging the driver under the wagon perilously near the heavy wheelS, Quickly,
and at great risk to his life, Private A.Hem dodged through the heavy traffic and
reached the reins of the first horse. Dragging :!'or nearly 2 blocks beside the
threshing animals, he doggedly held on and finally brought the horses to a halt.
In saving the driver of the wagon from further injury and preventing harm to
the surrounding civilians, Private A.Han dlsPlayed soldierly courage and deter-
mination that did much to reflect credit on himself and the mmtary service.
Sergeant W11Ue Bell (Army serial No. ), Air Corps, Army of the United
States, displayed heroism at the risk of his life ln .Alaska on 11 August 1947.
When a fellow soldier, after belng forced to release bis hnndhold on the ])Ontoon of
a taxiing senplane, fell Into the near free.zing and swiftly moving Naknek River
clad in wlnter·fiying equipment and hip boots, Sergeant BeU unhesitatingly swam
to his aid, de.spite the grave J)ersonal danger. Through his outstanding bravery
in accomplishing the rescue of the stricken man, Sc;rgeant Bell did much to reflect
great credit on himself and the armed forces ot the Unltecl States.
Private First Class Georue ,l, Szabo (Army serial No. ) , Ordnance
Departm«:nt, Army of the United States, on 21 :May 1947, heroically risked bis
life to save a brother soldier from d1·owning when a truck of a tour-truck convoy
plunged through the bridge gunrdran into a river near Ir!, Korea. When the
vehicle plunged into the river, the driver and a Korean laborer were pinned in
the cab. A.n attempt was made to reach the vehicle by boat, but was unsuccess:tnl·
because of the swift current. Privo.te Szabo tl1en dived Into the river, succeeded
ln reaching the vehlele, and freed the driver from the cab.
Vlll .. BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-1. By direction of the President, under the
provisions ot Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1044 (sec. II, WD Bui. 3, 1944),
a Bronze Star Medal for mtll'ltorious service in connection with military opera·
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tlons against an enemy of the United Stntes during the periods lndicnted le
nwnrdcd to the following-namecl o!Ucers nnd enlisted men:
First Lleutennnt John R . .t1.ldrich,, (then second lieutenant), Alr
(',orps, Army of tbe United States. April 1944 to January 1045.
Mnjor Jouph M. Bescda, , Air Corps, Army of the United States.
9 February to 15 August 1945.
Major Wendell S. Dove, , Medical Corps, Army of the United Stutes.
December 1042 to Mny 1943.
Sta.fl' Sergeant Milton s. Drucv, Jr. (Army serial No. ) (then
sergeant), Ordnance Department, Army of the United States. 29
April 1942.
Major Nelson L. Drummond, Jr., ;, Field Artillery, Army of the
United Stfltcs. July 1944 to March 1046.
Technical Sergeant Joseph H. Epstein (Army Serial No. ) , Air
Corps, Army of the United States. May 1944 to Augu13t 1945.
Stat!'. Sergeant Emii C. Essig (Army Serial No. ) , Air Corps,
Army of the United States. 7 July 1044 to 25 February 1045.
Lieutenant Colonel Eller11 O. Ga11, (then major), Medical OorJlll,
Army o! the United States. November 1944 to April 1945.
Major Don~ld J>. Gwver, ( then captuln), Ordn11nce Department,
Army of tlie United States. September 1944 to August 1945.
Master Sergennt James T. Jenkins, (Army Serini No. ) (then
technical sergeant), Signal Corps, Army of the United States. AprU
19-H to June 1045.
captain Hmrv Kartat'ik, ( then first lieutenant), Ordnance
Department, Army of the United States. December 1044 through
August 1945.
Captnln James 0. Larson, (then second lieutenant), Infantry,
Army ot the United States. 17 August through September 1944.
Tectrnlcnl Sergeant James L. Lovi11good (Army Serial No. ) , Signal
Corps, Army of the United States. April 1944 to June 1945.
Master Sergennt Hai·old W. Matte11 (Army Serial No. ) , Signal
Corps, Army of the United States. April 1944 to June 1945.
Techa!cnl Sergeant Fayette A. Nutter, Jr. (Army Serial No. ),
Signal Corps, Army of the United States. January 1944 to June
1945.
Captain Commandnnt Maurice Georges Auguttc Marie Poiot, Belgian Army.
October 1944 to May 1946.
Second Lieutenant Joh11 J. Q11inla11, (then stafl' sergeant), Army
of the United States. 5 September to 15 December 1944.
Master Sergeant !,eland V. Reed ( Army Serial No. ) , Signal Oorps,
Army of the United States. Aprll 1944 to June 1945.
Master Sergeant Martin L. Rothschild (Army Serial No. ) , Signal
Corps, Army of the Uultecl States. April 1944 to June 1945.
Staff Sergeant .AnthOJty M. S·ilvcri (Army Serial No. ) , SlgDftl
Corps, Army of the United States. April 1944 to June 1945.
Master Sergeant 1'homas B. Tindall (Army Serial No. ), Signal
Corps, Army of the United States. .April 1944 to June 1945.
Master Sergeant Benjamin 0. Vaughan (Army Serial No. ) (then
technical sergeant), Adjutant General's Department, Army of the
United States. October 1944 to March 1945.
Private First Closs Vince P. Venuti (Army Serial No. ) (then
private), Signal Corps, Army of tbe Unlted States. July to Septem-
ber 1944.
First Lieutenant Pcwl A. Wagner, , Ordnance Departmeot, A~
of the United States. December 1944 to July 1945.
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Staff Sergeant Allen J. wares (Army Serial No. ), Signal Corps,
Army of the United Stntes. April 1944 .to June 1945.
Lleutennnt Colonel Georue 0. Woolsey, (then major), Infantry,
Army ot the United Stutes. May to December 1945.
Master Sergeant Thomas JJJ. Wynne (Army Serial No. ) (then
teehnicnl sergeant), Signal Corps, Army of the United States. April
1914 to June 1045.
2. BY dlredion of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9419,
4 February 1044 (sec. II, WD Ilul. 3, 1944), a Bronze Star Medal (first Oak-Lea!
Cluster) for meritorious service in connection with mllltnry operations against
an enemy of the United States during tile periods indicated is awarded to the
following-named officers:
Lieutenant Colonel William R. Boyd, III, , Air Corps, Army of the
United Stntes. 21 January to 24 May 1944.
Lieutenant Colonel Peter W. Garland., Jr., , Infantry, United States
Army. March to May 1945.
Major Bimjamin F. Stakes, (then captain), Infantry, Army of the
United States. December 1041 to 9 April 1942.
3. By direction of the I'rcsldent, under the provisions of Executive Order 9410,
4 February 1944 (sec. II, WD BuL 3, 1\l44), a Bronze Stnr Mednl (second Oak-
Lear Cluster) for meritorious service in connection with military operations
against an enemy of the United States during tbe period indicated is awarded
to the following-named officer:
Lieutenant Colonel Jonath,an 0, Beaman, , Genernl Staff Corps (Field
Artillery), United States Army. April 1042 through July 1948,
IX .. BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-By direction of the President, under the provi-
sions of Executive Order 9410, 4 February 1944 (sec. II, WD Bui. 3, 1944), a
Bronze Star :Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military opera•
tions ngainst an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated is
awarded to the following-named officer and enlisted men:
Technician Fifth Grade Robert D. Adama (Army serial No. ), Medi-
cal Department, Army of the United States, a member of the 318th Infantry
Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, on 14 September 1044, dlstlngnished him-
self by heroic action at the Moselle River in Europe. Under fire of an enemy
counterattack supported by tanks, art!llery, and heavy mortars, he, with a
medical officer, reconnoitered a route for casualty evncuation, then led a medi-
cal section through an exposed area to an aid station. Later, driving tllrougb
enemy territory in 2 jeeps to get 12 very seriously wounded men to medical
care, Technician Adams and the officer encountered heo.vy German automo.tic
small-arms fire. Boldly breaking out and relying on speed anq evasion, they
daringly passed an alerted German outpost. Suddenly a barrage ot enemy
mortar fire brncketed the veMcle and :fragments punctured a tire. Unable to
drive on, the group was overtaken by the enemy patrol and captured. Technician
A.llama, in his determination to aid the casualties, demonstrated outstanding
initiative and personal courage that reflect great credit on himself and the
military service.
First Lieutenant Robert E. Harden, (then second lieutenant), In·
fantry, Army at the United States, a member of Company E, 317th Infantry
Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, on 18 January 1945, distinguished himself
by heroic achievement near Echternach, Luxembourg. To secure a crossing
point on the Sauer River tor the 2d Battalion, he led his platoon against a strong
enemy position under heayY small-arms and machine-gun fire. Seriously wounded
b:v an ei:iemy mine, he continued to direct his platoon, assuring neutrallzo.tlon
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of the enemy strong point before he permitted himself to be evncuatecl. By
his heroic action, Lieutenant Harden, mnde a distinct contribution to tile success
of the battnl!on's attack.
Stall' Sergeent Joseph T • .Sweeney (Army serial No. ) (then ser-
geant), Infnntry, United States Army, as forward observer with the Onnnon
Company, 276th Infantry Regiment, distinguished himself by heroic achievement
near Forbach, France, on 26 February 1945. When his forward observation post
and communication wire were partially destroyed by o. heavy concentration of.
enemy rocket 1lre, he dashed across open grouncl and, in full view of the enemy,
repaired the wire. Ilegnlnlog his post, Sergeant .Sweeney directed supporting
cannon fire which successfully destroyed the hostile rocket weapon.
x__ AIR MEDAL.-1. By dlrectlon of the Presiueut, under the provisions of
Executive Order 9158, 11 May 1942 (WD Dul. 25, 19-±2), as amended by Executive
Order 0242-A, ll SeDtembe1· 1942 (WD Bul. 49, 1942), an .A.Ir Medal for meri-
torious achievement while Dnrt!clpatlng in aerial flight during the periods indi-
cated Js awarded to the following-named officers nnd enlisted ma.n:
Second Lieutennnt Joseph P. Anclrews, , A.ir Corps, Army of tbe
United States. l May to 15 August 1047.
Fjrst Lieutenant James J,f. Bailev, Ji•., , .Air Corps, United States
Army. l Mny to 15 August 1947.
Sergeant Gene A. Ga,·tner (Army serial No. ), .A.Ir Corps, .Army
of the United States. l May to 15 August 1047.
Second Lieutenant Walter H. Hudek, ,, .A.ir Corps, Army of the
United States. 1 May to 15 August 1947.
Second Lieutenant Wuatt L. Law, 1, Signal Corps, Army of the
United States. 1 May to 15 August 1947.
Brlgauier General Eilward J. McGaio, , United States Army, Febru-
ary to Mny 1045.
First Lieutenant James 1JJ. Samuel, , .Air Corps, Army a! the
United States. l May to 15 August 1947.
2. BY direction of the President, uncler the provisions of Executive Order 0158,
11 May 1942 (WD Bul. 25, 1942), ns amended by Executlve 01·dcr 9242-A, 11
September 1942 (WD Bul. 49, 1942), an Air Medal (first Oak-Lenf Cluster) for
meritorious achievement while participntlng in aerial flight during the period
lndlcnted Is awarded to the tollowlng-named o:fficer:
Major General Thomaa D. White, ', United States .Army. September 1044
to August 104~.
3. By direction at the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 0158,
11 l\fay 1042 (WD Bul. 25, 1042), as amended by Executive Order 9242-A, 11
September 1042 (WD Bul. 40, 1942), nn Alr Medal (second Onk-Leat ClustPr) for
meritorious nchievement while participating In aerial flight during the period
indicated ls awarded to the followlng-nnruec1 officer:
First Lieutenant Joseph H. Wack, :, Alr Corps, Army of the United
States. 1 May to 15 August 1947.
XLARMY COMMENDATION RIBBON.-1. By direction of the Secretory ot
the Army, under the provisions of paragraph 17.1, .AR 600-45, the Army Com-
memlatlon Ribbon for meritorious service during the periods indicated ts
awarded to the following-named officers and enllsted women:
Colonel Raymond a. Barlow, , Infantry, United States Army. June
to December 1946.
Lieutenant Colonel Dean M. BC118on, , Field Artillery, United States
Army. October 1945 to July 1047.
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Technician Fourth Grade Ba1·ban1, M. Cruden (Army serial No. ),
Women's Army Corps, Army of. the United Stat<ls. June 1046 to
May 1047.
Lieutenant Colonel Charles S. Cuttino, , Infantry, Anny of the
United States. September 1943 to J"uly 1944.
Colonel F1·ed.erlck B. Dodge, Jr., , Geneml Staff Corps (Coast Artil-
lery Corps), United States Army. J"une 1940 to February 1947.
Colonel John M. Ferguson, , Infantry, Unitecl States Army, January
1046 to January 1947.
Colonel Harnl/1, L. Jones, •, Air Corps, United States Army. Septem-
ber 1946 to February 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel Ned P. King, Jr., , Air Corps, Army of the
Unitecl States. October 1945 to July 1940.
Lleuten1mt Colonel David, J. MoFad,dem, , Infantry, Army of the
United States. July 1946 to February 1047.
Technician Fourth Grade Helena Neilerik (Army serial No. ),
Women's Army Corps, Army of. the United States. August 1945
to May 1947.
2. By direction of the Secretary of the Army, under the provisions of para-
graph 17.1, AR 6()(}-41i, the Army Commendntlon Ribbon (first Oak-Lent Cluster)
for meritorious service clurlng the periods Indicated is awarded to tbe following-
named officers:
Lieutenant Colonel Horace I. Rogers, , Infantry, Army of the
United States. April 1946 to February 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel Floyd A. R1Ltherfor<1,, , Field Artillery, Army of
the United States. May 1046 to January 1947. ·
Colonel Otto B. Trigg, , Cavalry, United States Army. June 1946 to
January 1947.
X/l __ SJLVER STAR.-So much of. paragraph 1, seetton IV,_.WD General Orders
, 1946 as pertains to Sergeant Martin W. Keane, Coast Artillery Corps, as
a "a Silver Star was awarded" is amencled to rend "n Silver Star (first
Oak•Leaf Cluster) was awarded" and so much as reads "(Army serial No.
6707481)" is amended to read "(Army serial No. 6907181)."
6,n1-_LEGION OF MER/T.~So much of paragraph 4, section III, WD Genernl
2
er~47, perlnlnlng to Colonel Joseph, A. Guimond, Ju,lgc Advocate Gen-
's Department, as reads "Colonel Joseph A. G·uimon.a, 026370," Is amended
end "Lieutenant Colonel Joseph, A. Gitimond, 026379 (tben colonel)."
IV. _BATTLE HONORS.-So much of seetlon II, WD General Orders 16, 1047,
~ amended by section VII, WD General Orders 66, 1047, pertaining to the 405th
'Iitfantr11 Regiment and supporting units, ls f.urther amended by addlag tbe fol-
lowing unit :
f51at Bnqlneer Oombat Battalion (less Company B).
By OBDEII OJI' TBE SEOllE'l'ABY OF 'l'RE ARMY:
OffrCIAL :
H.B. LElWIS
Brigadier General.
Aoting The Adjuta,nt General