William Kernan was commissioned through the Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia. He retired as a U.S. Army General.
Sponsored by:
William
F.
Kernan
January 29, 1946
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Born:
Fort Sam Houston
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
May 1993 – February 1996
DOD Military Personnel Awards Memorandum 96-032 (February 26, 1996)Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General William F. Kernan, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States during the period from May 1993 to February 1996. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Kernan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General William F. Kernan, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, and Commander in Chief, U.S. Joint Forces Command, from 2000 to 2002. The distinctive accomplishments of General Kernan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General William F. Kernan, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General William F. Kernan, 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, culminating as Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic, and Commander in Chief, U.S. Joint Forces Command, from 2000 to 2002.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General William F. Kernan, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General William F. Kernan, United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General William F. Kernan, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General William F. Kernan, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.