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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Philip L. Hooper (ASN: 0-32662), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1959 to April 1963. [This award supersedes Department of the Army, General Orders Number 86, dated 16 December 1954, as pertains to the award of the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Hooper for meritorious service during the period July 1959 to May 1962.]

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 1959 – August 1968
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 57 (October 17, 1968)

    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 Colonel Philip L. Hooper (ASN: 0-32662), 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 June 1959 through August 1968.