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Charles
Lanier
Dasher
1900-07-11

–

1968-11-01

Born:

, 

Georgia

Charles Dasher graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1924. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    U.S. Army Caribbean

    Action Date:

    January 1954 – July 1960
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 30 (August 12, 1960)

    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 Charles Lanier Dasher (ASN: 0-15634), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from January 1954 to July 1960.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1952
    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 Major General Charles Lanier Dasher (ASN: 0-15634), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Commanding General, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea in 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Dasher 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:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    XIX Corps

    Action Date:

    February 1 – November 15, 1944
    Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 23 (February 23, 1945)

    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 Brigadier General Charles Lanier Dasher (ASN: 0-15634), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Artillery Officer, NINETEENTH Corps, from 1 February 1944 to 15 November 1944.