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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
W ASIUNGTON 25, D. c., 3 December 1047
Se~tlon
SILVER STAR-Pollthumoue awnr<l•------------------------- __ . ----------- I
SILVER S'.1.'AR-Awnrcls __________________ --------- -------- --- --- --------- II
LEGION OF MERIT-Award•-----------------------· --- ----- -------------- HI, IV
DISTINGUISHING-FLYING CROSS-Postliumou• uwnrd_____ ________________ V
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS-Awnrd _____________ -- --------- __________ VI
SOLDIEit'S MEDAL-Awnrd------------ ---------------- ------------ ------- VII
BRONZE STAR MEDAT~Posthnmous nwurct _________________ . ______________ VIII
BRONZE STAR MEDAL-Awm·cJs ______________________ --------------------- IX, X
A.IR MEDAL-Posthumous awnrd-------------------------- _____ ___________ XI
AIR MEDAL-Award•----------------------------------··--· _____ .--------- :XII
ARMY C0111ll.lENDATION RIBBON-Posthumous nwnr!ls__________ __ ________ XIII
ARMY COMll.lENDATION RIBB0.)1-Awnrds_________________________________ XIV
1.. 8/LYER STAR.-1. Dy direction of the P1·esident, under tile provisions of
the act of Congress approved 9 July 1018 (Rn!. 43, WD, 1018), the Silver Sf:flr for
gallantry in action c1uring the perioc1s Indicated is awarded posthumously to the
following-named officer and enlisted man :
Technical Sergeant Dellyn A.: Farmer .(Army sct-ial No, ) , Ordnance
Department, United States Army, u member of the 003d Or<lnnuce ·company
(Aviation) (Pursuit), distfngnlshed himself by gallantry io nctlon at Nichols
l!'leld, RlzaJ,IPhilippine Islands, on D December 1941, when a soltlier in his platoon
was seriously wounded !Jy gunfire fl'om enemy alrcrnft. With total disregard tor
personal safety, Sergeant Parmer carried the man for u distance of about 400
yards, crossing open terrnln subjected to lntense gunfire by enemy 11lrpl11nee,
to a ravine where medical attention was available. Thls unselfish net of heroic
conduct on the pa1·t of Sergeant Funne1· reflects great credit on himself and the
military service.
Captuin Hem·v Schipper, Jr., , Iufnntry, Army of the United States,
distinguished himself by gallantry in nctlon in the Southwest Pacific Area from
8 to 23 December 194.1. As commanding officer of the 2d Battalion, 72d Infantry
Regiment, Philippine Army, Cnptnln Schipper displayed unusual fortitude and
resourcefulness In directlng hlB unit in the defense of Luzon, Philippine Islands,
uganst the overwhelming forces of the Japanese invaders. Moving his battnlion
in to Urdaneta, upon the outbreak o1 hostilities, he engaged in 2 weeks of intensive
training. When enemy artillery pounded the town behind him nnd set it afire and
units on both flanks withdrew under tbe furious enemy onslaught, he gallantly
led his men In a determined defense of thelr forwarll posltlon. .As he rushed a
hostile machine gun, which wns causing heav:v cnsunlties among bis troops, he
was shot and killed by the foe. Through hls inspiring leadership, tactical ability,
and unremitting devotion to duty, Captain Schipper mnde a conspicuous contri-
bution to the heroic defense of the :ehillpplne Islands.
2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress
approved 9 July 1918 (Bul. 43, WO, 1918), the Silver Star (first Oak-Leaf Cluster)
for gallantry In action during the period indicated Is awarded posthumously to
the following-named officer:
ptain Robert a. Foster, , Infantry, Army of the United States, dis-
a d gnllantry in action Jn the vicinity of St. Vlth, Belgium, between 17 and 21
mbcr 1044. When, as commnnding officer of Company A., 31st Tank Battalion,
s leading his company toward the vilinge and rounding n bend lo tile road, be
vered a German infantry column accompanied by three tanks. He engaged
fire fight at close rang!', in wlllch 50 German Infantrymen were killed
tanks were destroyed. In later enellly attacks, Captain Foster moved
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(utsm,ounted) from tank to tank and directed his company's fire, which destroyed
two more tanks and an 88-mm gun. He continued to lead and personally direct
the fires of his tank company during the next 8 days and personally led a counter-
att11ck which destroyed an enemy penetration. On 21 December, Captain Foster
was killed by a German artillery bnnnge while standing on the deck o:I' his tank
directing artillery fire. Captain Foster's courage and gallantry were an inBl)ira-
tlon to h.ls men in the hard-fought battle for St. Ylth.
JI __ SJLVER STAR.-By direction of the Pl'esldent, under the provisions of
the act of Congress approved 9 July 1918 (Bul. 43, WD 1918), the Sliver Star
for gallantry in action during the periods lndic1tted is 1twan1ed to the followlng-
name<l officer and enlisted men :
Captain Thurlow W. Davison, , United States Navy, displayed gallantry
in action In the Phllippines on 29 and 30 Apl'll 1942. Volunteering to command
the guide lnunch, he demonstrated exceptional courage and resourcefulness in
directing the hazardous and cl1f!lcult task of sweeping ft contact mine field south
of Corregh1or. While the operation was under attack from a Japanese airplane,
be sltlllfu!ly directed several passes of the launch through the area. By bis
courageous leadership and unremitting devotion to duty, Captain Daavison made
it possible to accomplish the subsequent necessary movement of navy craft and
army personnel.
StalI Sergeant Felipe P. Gargaritano (Army serial No. ) (then private),
CD.miry, rhlllpplne Scouts, United States Army, displayed gallantry in action in
the Philippine Islands on 23 December lll41. When lbe 28th Oavalry, Philippine
Scouts, was withdrawing from Dnmortls, La Union, Luzon, Sergeant Garuaritano
and a companion were selected to cover 11. bridge with machine-gun fire over which
the regiment had just passed and blown up. When enemy troops appeared on
the other s!de, he opened tire, kllling several ancl forcing others to run for cover.
Be continued to fire untn the barrel became so hot the gun failecl to function
and his assistant was struck by enemy mortar-shell fragments. lie attempted
to find a better position from which to continue bis fire, but was forced to
withdraw because of heavy enemy machine-gun and mortar fire. During the
ensuing action, Sergeant Garuaritano was wounded in the left tblgh, but man-
aged to rejoin bis regiment. Through his gallant actions and devotion to duty
ln giving the regiment time to withdraw, Sergeant Gargarituno made a note-
worthy contribution to the heroic defense of the Philippine Islands.
Private First Class Sydney a. Stern (.Army serial No. ) , Signal Corps,
.Army of the United States, displayed conspicuous gnllnntry in action, on 6 August
1044, while commanding a signal detachment from the 90th Infantry Division
attached to a task force assigned the mission of capturing Mayenne, France.
Busily engaged In establishing communications for the defense of the town, after
its capture, he observed enemy troops launching a counterattack through a street
which was Ilot covered by friendly troops. Immec11ntcly deploying his men, he
led them In an attack, which completely frustrated that portion of the enemy's
attack. Private Stern'& aggressive action, courage, an<l inspiring leadership
reflect great credit on hltnself and the military service.
IJL_LEGION OF MERJT.-By dlrectton of the President, under the provisions
o:t the act of Congress appr.oved 20 July 1042 (sec. III, Bul. 40, WD, 1942) and
Etecutlve Order 9200, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, Bul. 64, WD, 1042), the Legion
ot Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the pet1'.ormance of outstand·
ing service during the periods Indicated Is awarded to the following-named
officers and WS.l.'raot officer: .AGO 879B
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Lieutenant Colonel Witfrea B. Ashworth, , Air Oorps, United States
Army. November 1942 to December 1945.
Colonel Leona1·a M. Cowley, (tben lieutenant colonel), Corps of
Engineers, Army of tbe United States. 7 December 1D41 to January
1947.
Lieutenant Colonel George W. P. Heffelfl,nger, , .Air Corps, Army
of the United States. July 1042 to August 1045.
Lieutenant Colonel Edward H. Lahti, (then colonel), Infnnti·y,
Unitecl States Al'my. February 1945 to July 1947.
Warrant Officer (junior grade) JoTm Lewis ( ) , Army of the
United States. December 1941 to December 1944.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert Ifl. Miller, , Air Corps, Army of the
United States. August 1942 to July 1943 1rnd November 1913 to
Sept,:,moer 1945.
Lieutenant Colonel Feliw No1oukowsld, , Adjutant General's De-
pnrtment, Army of the Unlted States. July 1948 to November 1945.
{This award supersedes the awards to Lieutenant Colonel Nowa-
kowski, of the Bronze Star Medal, for service from 1,. June to 18
July 1944, and the Bronze Star Medal (first Oak-Leaf muster),
for service from 21 January to 11 June 1944 and 19 July 1944 to 17
April 1945, as published In General Orders 84, Headquarters 6th
Infantry Division, 28 August 1944, and General Orders 184, Head-
quarters Eigilth Army, 6 December 1945, respectively.)
Colonel Jeremiah J. O'Conno,-, (then lieutenant colonel), Judge
Advocate General's Department, .Army of the United States. March
1946 to March 1947. (This award supersedes the awards, to Colonel
O'Oonnor, of the Legion of Merit, for service from 17 Septe.mbet"
1945 to 2 March 1046, and t11e Bronze Star Medal (first Ouk:Leat
Cluster), for service from 17 September 1045 to 2 Murch 1946, as
published In General Orders 99, Headquarters United States Forces,
Cbiua Theater, 80 .April 1940, ancl General Orders 98, Headquar-
ters United States Forces, Cl11na Theater, 26 April 1946 respee-
tively,)
Major Franois B. Pon1ei, , Field Artillery, Army of the United
States. September 1944 to September 1945.
Lieutenant Colonel Mahone Reea, Jr., , Infantry, Army ot the
United States. September 1942 to September 1945. (This award
supersedes the award of tbe Bronze Star Medal to Lieutenant Colonel
Rees, for service from 5 September 1942 to 30 June 1945, as pub-
lished lu General Orclers 18, United States Army Forces, Pac!tlc,
11 June 1940.)
IV --LEGION OF MERq.-1. By direction of the Presldent, under the provi-
sions of the act of Congress approved 20 July 1942 (sec. III, Bui. 40, WD, 1942)
and Executive Order 9200, 29 October 1942 (sec. I, Bul. 54, WD, 1942), the Leglon
of Merit, in the Degree of Commander, for exceptionally meritorious conduct ln.
the performance of outstanding service during the periods indicated ls awarded to
the following-named officers:
.Air Vice Marshal Oharles H. K; Edmonds, Royal Air Force. November 1948
to October 1944.
Air Vice Marshal Frank F. Inglis, Royal Air Force. June 1942 to February
1944.
Air Marshal G. O. Johnson, Royal Canadian Air Force. December 1941
to May 1945.
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Air Vice Marshal A,·thur P. M. Saiulers, Royal Air Force. July 1942 to
November 1045.
2. By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress
approved 20 July 1942 (sec. III, Dul. 40, WD, 1942) and Executive Order 9260,
20 October 1042 (sec. I, Bul, 54, WD, 19•12), the Legion of Merit, in the Degree
of Officer, for e:i:ceptlonnlly meritorious conduct In the performance of outstand-
ing service during the periods Indicated is awarded to the following-named
officers: 1
Major Rov A. Fa1'1'an, British Army. Decembe1· 1944 to May 1945.
Group Captain Paul R. Foley, Royal Air Force. November 1943 to July
1044._
Colonel Alfonso Gurza, Mexican Army. January to November 1045.
Lieutenant Colonel Jolin L. Hayden, British Army. October 1944 to July
1945.
Squadron Lender He,·bert N. Jennan, Rowal Air Force. December 1942 to
November 1044.
Colonel Geoffrey JI11oh Buclcton Moss, British Army. October 1944 to
:May 1945.
Wing Commander Rlcha,·d J.P. Prichard, Royal Air Force. December 1943
to October 1944.
Lieutennnt Colonel ,lames Josep1, Sloan, British Army. April 1944 to
September 1945.
Group Onptnin Michael Watson, Royal Air Force. November 1943 to
September 1944. .
Wing Commnnder John H. ·weaver, Royal Air Force. 20 December 1048
to 15 October 1944.
8. By direction of tbe President, under the provisions ot the act ot Congress
approved 20 Joly 1042 (sec. III, Bul. 40, WD, 1942) and Executive Order 9260,
29 October 1942 (sec. I. Bui. M, WD, 1942), the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of
Legi'onnaire, for exceptionally meritorious conduct In the pe1•formance of outstand·
Ing servlce during the period Indicated ls awarded to the following-named officer:
Colonel Asth11r Thurlow Laws, British Army. July 1042 to July 1945.
V •• DISTINGUISHED-FLYING CROSS.-Dy direction of the President, under
the provisions of the act of Congress ap'[lroyed 2 July 1926 (Bul. 8, WD, 1926), the
Dlstlngui~hcd-Flying Cross for heroic achleYement while participating in aerial
11.lght during the period Indicated is awarded posthumously to the following-named
enlisted man;
Technlcnl Sergeant Harrel W. F11Zler (Army serial No. ) , Air Corps,
Army of the United States, displayed heroism wblle participating In nerial flight
as aerial engineer in a B-24 type aircraft on 16 August lOH. Wbcn approuchlng
a heavlly defended target at Dessnu, Germany, Sergeant Fuller's nircrn.ft received
seYere dnmnge from enemy fighter attacks and the order was given to ball out.
Upon discovering that the cppilot's parachute had been damaged by enemy action,
Sergeant Ji'ullc,•, with coru11lete disregard for his personal safety, yoluntecred to
carry the copilot on his back. The exceptionnl courage nod selfless devotion to
duty displayed by Sergcnnt Fuller on this occasion reflect the highest credit on
himself and the. United States Air Force.
VJ_.DISTINGUISHED-FLYJNG CROSS.-By clirectlon of the President,
under the provisions of. tbe act of Cong,·ess npprovec1 2 ,Tuly 1026 (Bul. 8, WD,
1926), the Dtstingulshed,Flying Cross (third Oak-Leaf Cluster) for extraordinary
achievement while partlcipntlng in aerial flight dmlng the period indicated is
awarded to the following-named officer:
Lieutenant Colonel Olbert F. Lassiter, , Air Corps, Unlte<l States Army.
81 J:uly to 2 August 1047. AG0979Jl
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VII __ SOLDIER'S MEDAL.-By direction of the President, under the provisions
of tile act of Congress approved 2 July 1928 (WD, Bui. 8, 1926), the Soldier's
· Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy during the period
indicated is awarded to the following-named officer:
Captain John W. Whitehead, , Air Oorps, Army of the United States,
on 24 .August 1947, dlspl11yed heroism at Lake Freeman, Indiana. Hearing a
young girl scream for help and then seeing her disappear under water, which
he knew to be 15 to 20 feet deep, he immecliately dived, fully clothed, into the
lake and brought the girl to the surface. Although exbnustecl by hts e!Tort to
keep the struggling girl afloat, he successfully towed her to the boat from which
he had dived. Captain Wh-iteltea<l/s pe1·sonnl courage and quick action in an
emergency and at the risk of his Hfe reflected great credit on bhnself and the
military service.
Vl/L_BRONZE STAR MEDAL,-By cllrection of the President, under the
provisions of Executive Order 9410, 4 February 1044 (sec. II, Bu! .. 3, WD, 1944),
the Bronze Star Meclul for heroic achievement In connection with military opera-
tions against un enemy of the United States dul'ing tl1e period Indicated Is
awarded posthumously to the following-named officer:
First Lieutenant Daniel 0. Pruitt, ( then technicnl sergeant), Air
Corps, Army of tlie United Stutes, distinguished hlmself by heroic achievement
at Clark Field, Pampanga, Philippine Islands, on 8 December 1941. During
an enemy nil- rni<l, he displayed leadership and courage in directing the evacua-
tion of his men from a bombed and burning building and returned alone to
salvage the only uvnllnble reserve supply of parachutes. With disregard for
personal safety, he removed the important equipment to safety under bombard-
ment and strafing. Through his courageous action and unremitting devotion
to duty, Lieutenant Prnitt made a distinct contribution to the defense of the
Philippine Islands.
JX __ BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-By direction of tlrn President, undei• the pro-
visions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1044 (sec. II, Bui. 3, WD, 1944), the
Bronze Star Med11l for meritorious service in connection with military opera•
tlons agalnst an enemy of the United States during the periods indicated Is
awarded to the following-named officers, chief warrant officer, enlisted men,
and individual:
Lieutenant Colonel Robet·t J. Antonelli, (then captain), Field
.A:rtlllery, .Army of the United States_ 1 to 10 April 1946,
Major John A. Buehler, (then cuptuin), Air Corps, Army of the
United States. August 1942 to June 1043.
Captain William S. Oharles, III, (then technician fourth grade),
Field Artillery, Army of the United States. 28 May to 11 Novem-
ber 1042.
Technical Sergeant Ohai·lea M. Fetterman (Army serial No. ) (then
private), Alt· Corps, United States Army. December 1941 to March
1042.
Chief Warrant Officer Groi;er JJ. Gilbert ( ) {then warrant of-
ficer (junior grade)), Army of the United States. December 1941
to April l!l42.
Major John E. Ha1·d·ing, , General Staff Corps (Field Artillery),
United States Army. 1 July to 15 August and 15 September to 9
Nol'ember 1945.
Sergeant George A. Kirven (Army serial No. ) (then corporal),
A00079ll Air Corps, Ar_my of the United States. 5 June to 16 July 1045.
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Noel F. Newsome, British clvl!lan .. February to May 1045.
Corporal Marion M. llooalia (Army serial No, ), Air Corl)s, Army
o:f the Unlted States. June 1944 to August 1945,
Lieutenant Colonel Wayne ]!). Scott, (then major), Air Corps,
Army of the United States. April to October 1943.
x_ __ BRONZE STAR MEDAL.-By dlre"Ction o:t the President, under the pro-
visions of Executive Order 9419, 4 February 1944 (sec. II, Bul. 3, WD, 1944),
the Bronze star Medal for heroic achievement in connection with military
operations against an enemy of the United States during the periods Indicated
is awarded to the following-named offlcer and enlisted man :
Oaptaln Francisco G. Guerrero, , Medical Corps, Pblllppine Army,
distinguished himsel! by heroic achievement in the Soutlnvest Pnciflc Aren on
6 January 1042. When the command post of the 71st Division, Philippine Army,
at Cule,g:, Bataan, Philippine Islands, was uncler enemy shelling, Captain
Guerrero, commanding officer of Collecting Company C, 71st Medical Battalion,
courageously exposed himself to the Japanese bnrrage In order to provide vitally
needed medical services. .Although tbe overwhelming enemy attack rendered
the position untenable, he rallied tbe meo still remalolng In his company and
proceeded to evacuate the wounded, despite exposure to bombing attacks.
Wounded by bomb fragments when a direct hit was made on his collectlng
station, Captain Guerrero continued on, refusing to withclrnw until every casualty
had been moved to safety.
Sergeant Cecil F. Powers (Army serial No. ) ( then corporal),
.A.lr Corps, Army of the United States, a member of Battery E., 2d Battalion,
lStst Field Artillery, on March 1942, dist!ngulshecl lllmself by heroic achievement
m action against the ene.my near Soerahaja, Java. Voluntarily, he helped to
move a 75-rnm gun forward, unclcr heavy enemy fire, to a position from which
he and the remaining crew delivered direct fire against tile foe, forcing the
numerically superior enemy to delay his attack against the city. Sergeant
Powet"s displayed courage and determination which reflect great credit on hlmselt
and the m!Utary service.
Xl •. AIR MEDAL.-By direction of the President, under the provisions of
Executive Order 9158, 11 May 1042 (sec. III, Bnl. 25, WD, 1042), 11s amended
by Executive Order 9242-.A, 11 September 1942 (sec. III, Bu!. 49, WD, 1942),
an Air Medal for merltol'ions achievement while particlpntlng in aerial flight
during the period indicated is awarded posthumously to the following-named
enlisted man:
Master Sergeant Bern.ant G. Lewis (.A.rmy serial No. ) , Air Corps,
Army of the United States. 18 November 1046.
XII __ AJR MEDAL.-1. By direction of the President, under the provisions o:t
Executive Order 0158, 11 May 1942 (sec. III, Bul. 25, WD, 1942), ns amencled by
Executive Order 9242-.A, 11 September 1942 (sec. Ul, Bui. 49, WD, 1942), an
Air Medal tor meritorious achievement while participating In aerial fliglit clu.-tng
the period 81 July to 2 .August 1947 is awarded to the following-named officer and
enlisted men:
Captain William D_ Bailey, , Air Corps, Uuitecl States Army,
Staff Sergeant Joseph 0. Gauthier (Army serial No. ) , Air Corps,
Anny of the United States.
Stall' Sergeant Jo.Ines R. Sanders (Army serial No. , Air Corps,
Army of the United States.
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%. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9158,
U:May 1942 (sec. III, Bui. 25, WD, 1942), as amended by Executive Order 0242-A,
u September 1942 (sec. III, Bui. 49, WD, 1942), an Air Medal (first Onk-Leaf
Cluster) for meritorious uchlevement while participating In aerlul flight during
the periods Indicated ls awarded to the following-named officers:
Captain Frank O. Hinckley, , Air Corps, Army of the United States.
81 July to 2 August 1947.
Captain EJlliott D. Wolfsen, , Alr Corps, Army of the United States.
81 August 1943 to 27 November 1015.
3. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9158,
11.May 1912 (sec. III, Bul. 25, WD, 1942), as 11mencled by Executive Order 9242-A,
11 September 1942 (sec. III, Bul. 40, WD, 1012), an Air Medal (second Onie-Leaf
Cluster) for meritorious achievement whlle pnrtlclpntlng In aerial fllgllt during
the period lnrlicntea is awarded to the foUowlng-named enUsted man:
Master Sergeant Robert B. Oorey (Army serial No. 0571853), Air Corps, Army of
the United States. 81 July to 2 August 1947.
4. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9158,
11 l\Iay 1942 (sec. III, Bul. 25, WD, 1[)42), as amended by Executive Order 9242--A,
11 September 1042 (sec. III, Bui. 49, WD, 1942). an Air Medal (third Oak-Leaf
Cluster) for meritorious ncbievemcnt while pnrttclpnting In aerial flight during
the period 31 July to 2 .A.ugust 1947 ls awarded to the fol1owlng-named officer
and enlisted man:
Master Sergeant John J, Blano1o (Army serial No. ), Air Corps,
United States .A.rmy.
First Lieutenant Russell L. Lewis, , Air Corps, Army ot the
United Stntes.
5. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 91158,
11 May 1942 (sec. III, Bui. 25, WD, 1942), as amended by Executive Order 9242-A,
11 September 1942 (sec. III, Bui. 49, WD, 1942), an .Air Medal (fourth Oak-Leaf
Cluster) for meritorious nch levement while particivatlng In aerlnl flight during
the period indicated is awarded to the following-namecl officer:
First Lieutenant Arthur J. Orillion, , Air Corps, .Army of the United
States. 81 July to 2 .August 1947.
6. By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 9158,
11 May 1942 (sec. III, Bui. 25, WD, 1042), ns amended by Executive Order 9242-A,
11 September 1942 (sec. III, Bui. 40, WD, lll42), an Air Medal (tenth Oak-Leaf
Oluster) for meritorious achievement while partlclpnttng In aerial flight during
the period indicated is awnrded to tlie followlng-named officer:
Captain William J. Valentine, , Air Ccrvs, United States Army. 81 July
to 2 August 1947.
Xlll __ ARMY COMMENDATION RIBBON.-!. By direction of the Secretary
o! the .A.rmy, under the provisions of parngrapb 17.1, AU 600-45, the .Army Com-
mendation Ribbon for meritorious service during the periods indicated is awarded
posthumously to the following-nnmed officers:
Major Cheney Cowles, , .A.Ir Corps, Army of the United States.
November 1942 to May 1043.
Lieutenant Colonel George A. Rote, , Corps of Engineers, Army of
the United States. December 1941 to August 1945.
2. By direction of the Secretary of the Army, under the provisions of. paragraph
17.1, AR 600-41>, the .Army Commendation Ribbon (first Oak-Leaf Cluster) for
meritorious service during the period indicated is awarded posthumously to the
following-named officer:
Lieutenant Colonel John F. Foy, , Ordnance Department, United StateM
Army. April 1942 to August 1944.
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XJV .. ARMY COMMENDATION RIBBON.-!. By direction of the SecretRry
of the Army, under the provisions of paragmph 17.1, AR 600-45, the Al"luy
Commendation Ribbon for meritorious ser,ice during the periods indicated is
awarded to the .following-named officers and enlisted men:
Major Fi-ancls K. Bagby, , Corps of Engineers, Army of the United
States. August 1945 to May 1047.
Colonel Howanz 1~. Bresee, , Corps of Military Police, A1·r,y of tbe
United States. October 1945 to July 1947.
Colonel Levi M. Browninu, ( then lieutenant colonel), llfcdical Corps,
United States At·my. January to September 1943.
Oolonel Oharles H. O,ilais, • Infantry, United States Army. June
1942 to March 1943.
First Lieutenant Della M. Coyle, , Army Nurse Corps, Army of
the United States. 7 March 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel Joseph P. Ii'eelcv, , Corp~ of Engineers, Army
o! tlle United States. June 1943 to July 1947.
Lletitenant Colonel Edga,· M. Le10is, Jr., , Corps of Engineers, Army
of the United States. June 1945 to August 1947.
Lieutenant Colonel Lawrence J. Lincoln, (then colonel), Corps ot
lilngineers, United Stntes Army. December 1946 to August 1947.
Colonel Robert 0. Lindsay, , (then lieutenant colonel), Air Corps,
Army of the United States. January to September 1043.
Lieutenant Colonel Franklin H. MacNa11ghto11, , Afr Corps, United
States Army. Jnnuary 1943 to March 1045.
Major John El. Men·}ken, , Medical Administrative Corps, United
States Army. May 1945 to August 1940.
Colonel Douglas P. Quandt, , General Staff Corps, United States
Army, November 1945 to May 1947.
Master Sergeant Larrv J. Sa11chez (Army se1'1al No. ), Air Corps,
United States Army, February to July 1946.
Lieutenant Colonel Frnderick W. Searles, , A!r Corps, United States
Army. October 1942 to September 19,!S.
Lieutenant Colonel Robert JD. Slack , Air Corps, Army of the United
States. May to Septembe1· 1043.
Sergeant Jerome D. Stanfield (Army serial No. ) Coqis of En-
gineers, Uni tea States Army. 10 April to 17 August 1947.
2. By direction of the Secretary of the Army, under the provisions of paragraph
17.1, A.R 600-45, th~ Army Comroendntlon Ribbon (first Oak-Lent Cluster) for
· meritorious se1·vlce during the period indicated Is awarded to the following-
named officer:
Colonel John M. Pesek, , Infantry, United States Army. September
l9it\ to September 1947.
BY OBDEll OF THE SECRETARY OF ·'.l.'liE AruJ:y:
OffICUL:
EIDWARD F. WITSELL
Major General
PM AdJutant Ge11erai