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Lionel
Charles
McGarr
March 5, 1904

–

November 3, 1988

Cemetery:

San Francisco National Cemetery

Lionel McGarr graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He retired with disability in 1962 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    June 1954 – June 1962
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (July 18, 1962)

    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 Lieutenant General Lionel Charles McGarr (ASN: 0-17225), 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 June 1954 to June 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McGarr and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 5, 1952 – May 17, 1954
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 53 (July 9, 1954)

    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 Lionel Charles McGarr (ASN: 0-17225), 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, 7th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 5 July 1952 to 17 May 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McGarr and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    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 the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Lionel Charles McGarr (ASN: 0-17225), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McGarr 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Lionel Charles McGarr (ASN: 0-17225), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McGarr 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:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 25, 1944
    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 63 (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) Lionel Charles McGarr (ASN: 0-17225), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, on 25 January 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel McGarr, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    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 Colonel (Infantry) Lionel Charles McGarr (ASN: 0-17225), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel McGarr 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:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 23, 1945
    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 59 (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) Lionel Charles McGarr (ASN: 0-17225), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, on 23 January 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel McGarr, 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:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 6, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 107 (November 11, 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 Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Lionel Charles McGarr (ASN: 0-17225), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Besanon, France on 6 September 1944. Colonel McGarr assumed command of a point squad that was leading a battalion assault. His 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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.