(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Haydon Lemaire Boatner (ASN: 0-15641), 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 Deputy Commanding General Chinese Combat Command, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Boatner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
U.S. ArmyAction Date:
October 1952 – October 1960
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 42 (November 7, 1960)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Haydon Lemaire Boatner (ASN: 0-15641), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from October 1952 to October 1960, culminating as Provost Marshal General U.S. Army, from 1957 to 1960. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Boatner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
May 13 – August 29, 1952
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 89 (October 3, 1952)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 Major General Haydon Lemaire Boatner (ASN: 0-15641), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant Division Commander, 2d Infantry Division, In Korea during the period from 13 May 1952 to 29 August 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Boatner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
Chinese Army in IndiaAction Date:
1942 – 1943
War Department, General Orders No. 85 (1946)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Haydon Lemaire Boatner (ASN: 0-15641), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, Chinese Army in India from 1942 to 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Boatner and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
October 6 & 7, 1951
Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 873 (December 22, 1951)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Haydon Lemaire Boatner (ASN: 0-15641), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Assistant Division Commander, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 6 and 7 October 1951 in the vicinity of Kobangsa-ni, Korea. On these dates the 9th Infantry Regiment was attacking critical terrain features which were defended by a fanatically determined hostile force. As the securing of this objective was vital to the success of the entire operation, General Boatner was ever present. He repeatedly placed himself at crucial spots during the battle, moving from one point to another, encouraging individuals and assisting subordinate leaders. Although friendly troops and observation posts were subjected to intense hostile artillery, mortar and small arms fire, he moved about with complete disregard for his personal safety. The critical first hand information gained by General Boatner was vital as a basis for further combat directives. His outstanding courage and leadership were an inspiration to the front line troops and aided immeasurably to the success of their mission. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by General Boatner on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.