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 William Nelson Gillmore (ASN: 0-16196), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period February 1952 to April 1962.
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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:
February 1951 – February 8, 1952
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 28 (March 13, 1952)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 William Nelson Gillmore (ASN: 0-16196), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility in Korea from February 1951 to 8 February 1952.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Field Artillery)Regiment:
ArtilleryDivision:
1st Armored & 101st Airborne DivisionsAction Date:
1943 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) William Nelson Gillmore (ASN: 0-16196), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Division Artillery, 1st Armored Division and later the 101st Airborne Division, from 1943 to 1945.