The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit (Navy Award) to Brigadier General Donald Armstrong (ASN: 0-2967), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. As Commandant of the Army Industrial College from 1 September 1944 to 20 February 1945, during which time over 1,600 Navy officers and civilians were trained under his command in contract settlement work. The excellence of instruction offered resulted in the Navy using the School as its major instructional institution for all the Navy’s contract termination personnel. His administration was marked by complete cooperation with the Navy Department and was noteworthy for the high standard of instruction provided by the School under his command. The meritorious performance of duty was a real contribution to the readjustment problems not only of the Navy but of the Nation.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
September 1, 1944 – February 20, 1945
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
February 1945 – July 1946
War Department, General Orders No. 89 (August 13, 1946)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 Donald Armstrong (ASN: 0-2967), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during the period from February 1945 to July 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Armstrong reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.