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John
W.
Gorn

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 38 (1945)

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): John W. Gorn, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 4th Infantry Division during World War II.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    July 1962 – December 1963
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 25 (July 31, 1964)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) John W. Gorn, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1962 to December 1963.