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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Frederick Smith Strong, Jr., 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 Commanding General of United Kingdom Base Command in 1945.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Division:

    4th Zone

    Action Date:

    1941
    War Department, General Orders No. 49 (1942)

    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 Frederick Smith Strong, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Constructing Quartermaster, 4th Zone, in 1941.