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(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Ferdinand Thomas Unger (ASN: 0-20734), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 718th Field Artillery Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Unger and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    718th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    63d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Ferdinand Thomas Unger (ASN: 0-20734), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 718th Field Artillery Battalion, 63d Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Unger and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 1962 – June 1964
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 25 (July 31, 1964)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General Ferdinand Thomas Unger (ASN: 0-20734), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1962 to June 1964.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Ferdinand Thomas Unger (ASN: 0-20734), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as J-5, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1969 to 1970.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    IX Corps

    Action Date:

    November 1966 – January 1969
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 13 (March 6, 1969)

    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 Lieutenant General Ferdinand Thomas Unger (ASN: 0-20734), 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, NINTH Corps, from November 1966 to January 1969.