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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Haviland Lastayo (ASN: 0-12660), 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 from 1942 to 1945.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    June 12, 1952 – July 22, 1953
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 72 (September 23, 1953)

    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 Brigadier General Edward Haviland Lastayo (ASN: 0-12660), 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, Korean Base Section, from 12 June 1952 to 22 July 1953.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 69 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Edward Haviland Lastayo (ASN: 0-12660), 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 from 1942 to 1945.