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Dwight
David
Eisenhower
October 14, 1890

–

March 28, 1969

Cemetery:

Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum Chapel

Dwight Eisenhower graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1915. From November 19, 1945 to February 6, 1948, he served as the 16th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, and then was elected as the 34th President of the United States in 1952, serving two terms from 1953 to 1961. He is only of only five men to achieve 5-Star rank in the U.S. Army.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Tank Corps)

    Regiment:

    Tank Corps Training Center

    Division:

    Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 43 (1922)

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Tank Corps) Dwight David Eisenhower (ASN: 0-3822), 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. While Commanding Officer of the Tank Corps Training Center from 23 March 1918 to 18 November 1918, at Camp Colt, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, Lieutenant Colonel Eisenhower displayed unusual zeal, foresight, and marked administrative ability in the organization, training, and preparation for overseas service of technical troops of the Tank Corps.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General of the Army

    Action Date:

    November 19, 1945 – February 6, 1948
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 17 (March 5, 1948)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General of the Army Dwight David Eisenhower (ASN: 0-3822), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, as Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the period from 19 February 1945 to 6 February 1948.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General
    War Department, General Orders No. 54 (1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Dwight David Eisenhower (ASN: 0-3822), 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 services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General of the Army

    Action Date:

    December 19, 1950 – June 1, 1952
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 64 (June 30, 1952)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to General of the Army Dwight David Eisenhower (ASN: 0-3822), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 19 December 1950 to 1 June 1952.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General of the Army

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 55 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General of the Army Dwight David Eisenhower (ASN: 0-3822), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General of the Army

    Action Date:

    November 1942

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to General of the Army Dwight David Eisenhower (ASN: 0-3822), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander-in-Chief, Allied Expeditionary Force, North African Theater of Operations, November 1942. Responsible for the overall command and coordination of combined air, sea and land forces in simultaneous assaults on Casablanca, Oran and Algiers, General of the Army Eisenhower initiated the first major combined offensive action in the European Theater of War. Under his brilliant leadership, the largest mechanized army to have landed on a hostile shore achieved an objective which placed northern and western Africa in Allied control. The success of this expedition, which influenced the international situation in Europe and the strategic situation in Europe and the strategic situation in the Mediterranean, was due in large measure to General of the Army Eisenhower’s sound judgment, careful planning and outstanding skill as a diplomat. His distinguished service reflects the highest credit upon himself and the forces which he commanded.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Dwight David Eisenhower (ASN: 0-3822), 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.