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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 Brigadier General Walter August Jensen (ASN: 0-19006), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, FOURTH Army, from August 1961 to March 1963.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    XIV Corps

    Action Date:

    May 1963 – April 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 27 (June 22, 1967)

    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 Walter August Jensen (ASN: 0-19006), 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, FOURTEENTH Corps, during the period from May 1963 to April 1967. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit (First Oak Leaf Cluster) awarded to General Jensen for exceptionally meritorious service during the period May 1963 to April 1967, as announced in General Orders Number 60, Headquarters United States Continental Army Command, dated 5 May 1967.]