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John
Ernest
Dahlquist
March 12, 1896

–

July 30, 1975

Born:

Minneapolis

, 

Minnesota

Home:

Minneapolis

, 

Minnesota

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

John Dahlquist retired as a U.S. Army 4-star General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    August 24, 1953 – February 29, 1956
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 7 (February 24, 1956)

    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 General John Ernest Dahlquist, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 24 August 1953 to 29 February 1956.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 23, 1945
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 229 (1945)

    (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 Major General John Ernest Dahlquist, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces during the drive from Bergzabern to the Rhine River, Germany, on 23 March 1945. Major General Dahlquist’s extraordinary heroism, 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 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    70th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Ernest Dahlquist, 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 as Commanding General of the 70th Infantry Division from 1943 to 1944.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 258 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Ernest Dahlquist, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    36th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 14 – September 14, 1944
    War Department, General Orders No. 38 (May 16, 1945)

    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 John Ernest Dahlquist (ASN: 0-7120), 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 of the 36th Infantry Division during the period from 14 July to 14 September 1944.