The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Wayne R. Allen (ASN: 0-171232), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from January 1943 to December 1944 and from 26 January 1945 to October 1945. The distinctive accomplishments of General Allen reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
Sponsored by:
Wayne
R.
Allen
Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
January 1943 – December 1944 & January 26, 1945 – October 1945
War Department, General Orders No. 16 (February 8, 1946) -
Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
March 1946 – February 28, 1959
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 16 (May 8, 1959)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General Wayne R. Allen (ASN: 0-171232), United States Army Reserve, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from March 1946 to 28 February 1959.