The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 19 May 1955 to 18 November 1955.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
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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:
Major GeneralDivision:
36th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major General John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 168th Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General O’Daniel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 3d Infantry Division, during World War II.The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General O’Daniel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
War Department, General Orders No. 64 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 3d Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General O’Daniel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
July 19, 1951 – July 7, 1952
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 75 (August 6, 1952)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 19 July 1951 to 7 July 1952.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
168th Infantry RegimentDivision:
36th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 55 (1943)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force as Commanding Officer, 168th Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Second Lieutenant (Infantry)Regiment:
11th Infantry RegimentDivision:
5th Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
September 12, 1918
War Department, General Orders No. 128 (1918)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bois-St. Claude, in the St. Mihiel salient, 12 September 1918. After being severely wounded in the head early in the action Lieutenant O’Daniel continued in command of his platoon, leading his men for several hours until forced to give in to complete physical exhaustion, thus displaying most exceptional courage, determination, and devotion to duty.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major General John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving as Commanding General, 3d Infantry Division, during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 17 – June 5, 1944
War Department, General Orders No. 56 ( July 12, 1944)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 Major General John Wilson O’Daniel (ASN: 0-7342), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 3d Infantry Division, in the European Theater of Operations, from February 17 to June 5, 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General O’Daniel and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.