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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) Edward W. McGregor, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from March 1961 to September 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McGregor and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry), [then Captain]

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 3 – 4, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 17 (March 26, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Major (Infantry), [then Captain] Edward W. McGregor (ASN: 0-386366), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in France, on 3 – 4 August 1944. When his battalion’s bivouac area was bombed and strafed by enemy aircraft and a number of civilians were trapped in the debris of destroyed and burning buildings, Major McGregor fearlessly entered the burning structures, and although they were blazing fiercely, he continued to assist in the work of extricating wounded and trapped French personnel. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Major McGregor reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 24, 1942
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 3 (January 14, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Edward W. McGregor (ASN: 0-386366), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Modjez el-Bab, Tunisia, on 24 December 1942. 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 13, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 30 (February 2, 1945)

    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 Captain (Infantry) Edward W. McGregor (ASN: 0-386366), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 13 September 1944. 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.