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Philip
Ferdinand
Lindeman
February 27, 1908

–

February 18, 1988

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Philip Ferdinand retired in 1966 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 13 (1945)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Philip Ferdinand Lindeman (ASN: 0-272444), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Pacific Theater of Operations in 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 23, 1945
    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 289 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Philip Ferdinand Lindeman (ASN: 0-272444), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Baleta Pass, Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 23 April 1945. Colonel Lindeman’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    April 1966 – February 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 12 (March 17, 1967)

    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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Philip F Lindeman (ASN: 0-272444), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from April 1966 to February 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lindeman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 1961 – March 1966
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 15 (April 1966)

    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 Philip F Lindeman (ASN: 0-272444), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from July 1961 to March 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lindeman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 116 (1944)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Philip Ferdinand Lindeman (ASN: 0-272444), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Pacific Theater of Operations in 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.