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Edward Kreger retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I

    War Department, General Orders No. 47 (1919)

    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 Brigadier General Edward A. Kreger, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Acting Judge Advocate General for the American Expeditionary Forces, General Kreger has organized and efficiently administered his office, performing exacting duties with marked distinction. His masterful knowledge of military law, his foresight, and practical comprehension of the complex problems involved in his work enabled him to perform it with noteworthy success. His counsel was wise; his decisions were just. His services to the American Expeditionary Forces have been of great value.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    39th Infantry

    Division:

    U.S. Volunteers

    Action Date:

    March 10, 1900

    War Department, General Orders No. 108 (1919)

    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 Captain (Infantry) Edward Albert Kreger, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism while serving with 39th Infantry, U.S. Volunteers, in action between Los Banos and Bay Laguna, Philippine Islands, 10 March 1900, in an engagement with an armed enemy.