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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 John Gardner Shinkle (ASN: 0-18979), 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 July 1956 to August 1963.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Ordnance Department)

    Action Date:

    1941 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Ordnance Department) John Gardner Shinkle (ASN: 0-18979), 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 from 1941 to 1944.