(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Laurence Bolton Keiser (ASN: 0-5316), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, SIXTH Corps in Italy, in 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Keiser and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea, General Orders No. 144 (1951)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major General Laurence Bolton Keiser (ASN: 0-5316), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding General of the 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Keiser, 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.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
IV ArmyAction Date:
1945 – 1946
Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Laurence Bolton Keiser (ASN: 0-5316), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the FOURTH Army from 1945 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Keiser and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Division:
5th Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
World War I
Headquarters, 5th Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Laurence Bolton Keiser (ASN: 0-5316), United States Army, for gallantry in action while commanding an Infantry Company of the 5th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in France, during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain (Infantry) Keiser, 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.