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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Archer Lynn Lerch (ASN: 0-6973), 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 Provost Marshall of the United States Army during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    January – June 1945
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 25 (December 11, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) to Major General Archer Lynn Lerch (ASN: 0-6973), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Provost Marshall of the United States Army from January to June 1945.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 98 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Archer Lynn Lerch (ASN: 0-6973), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Provost Marshall of the United States Army during World War II.