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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Keith B. McCutcheon (MCSN: 0-5631), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star 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 as Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations on the Staff of the Commander in Chief, Pacific, from 1963 to 1965.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Action Date:

    November 1, 1944 – May 26, 1945
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Keith B. McCutcheon (MCSN: 0-5631), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Operations Officer of Marine Aircraft Groups Dagupan on Luzon and later, Zamboanga on Mindanao, in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 1 November 1944 through 26 May 1945.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    December 18, 1951 – August 6, 1952
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Keith B. McCutcheon (MCSN: 0-5631), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Marine Helicopter Transport Squadron ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE in Korea during the period from 18 December 1951 through 6 August 1952.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Keith B. McCutcheon (MCSN: 0-5631), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight during World War II.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Keith B. McCutcheon (MCSN: 0-5631), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Keith B. McCutcheon (MCSN: 0-5631), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Keith B. McCutcheon (MCSN: 0-5631), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Division:

    X Corps

    Action Date:

    April 12 – 17, 1945
    Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders No. 69 (1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Lieutenant Colonel Keith B. McCutcheon (MCSN: 0-5631), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Malabang Field, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, during the period of 12 April 1945 to 17 April 1945. Prior to the landings on Mindanao information was received which indicated a possible change in tactical plans. Lieutenant Colonel McCutcheon volunteered to fly to the Malabang Airfield that had just been reported seized by a small guerrilla force. He arrived at the Airfield five days prior to the landings of American forces. During the ensuing five days, from positions within close range of enemy machine gun and mortar fire and with utter disregard for his own safety, he reported the situation to the landing force afloat, briefed pilots and supervised the direction of air strikes. His accurate information transmitted to the task force commander afloat enabled the formulation of amended plans and resulted in an unopposed landing in the Malabang Area. Lieutenant Colonel McCutcheon’s unselfish devotion to duty, disregard for his personal safety, and outstanding performance of hazardous duty in the face of the enemy, contributed greatly to the successes attained and reflect great credit on himself and his organization.