John Lucas graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1911. In 1944 he presented Silver Stars to three Army nurses for their heroic actions at Anzio, Italy _ the first of eight women to received Silver Stars in World War II. He died in 1949 while serving as a U.S. Army Major General.
Sponsored by:
John
Porter
Lucas
DNB (1949)
1890-01-14
–
1949-12-04
Born:
Kearneysville
,
West Virginia
Home:
Kearneysville
,
West Virginia
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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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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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
VI CorpsAction Date:
1943 – 1944
War Department, General Orders No. 32 (1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Porter Lucas (ASN: 0-3101), 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 Commanding General, VI Corps, from 1943 to 1944.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
4th ArmyAction Date:
1944 – 1946
War Department, General Orders No. 27 (1946)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Porter Lucas (ASN: 0-3101), 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 as Commanding General of the FOURTH Army, from 1944 to 1946.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
VI CorpsAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 45 (1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General John Porter Lucas (ASN: 0-3101), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Genera, SIXTH U.S. Army Corps, in action against the enemy at Anzio, Italy, in 1944. Major General Lucas distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism during a serious air bombardment of the port of Anzio. Under enemy bombardment, he proceeded to the port and despite heavy bombing and severe ammunition explosions, he re-established control and morale in this devastated area. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Lucas, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
VI CorpsAction Date:
January 22, 1944
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Porter Lucas (ASN: 0-3101), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. As Commanding General, VI Corps, U.S. Army, he was in command of the Combined British and United States attack forces which effected the assault and occupation of the beachhead of Anzio-Nettuno, Italy, on 22 January 1944. His thorough planning, extensive experience, and excellent cooperation made possible the successful execution of this difficult and hazardous amphibious assault despite a short preparatory period of less than thirty days. By his superior judgment, courage, and stamina, he directed this critical operation in which two reinforced Allied Army Divisions contained as many as twelve enemy divisions, and thereby contributed immeasurably to the defeat of the enemy in Italy. His personal courage, determination, and outstanding leadership were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Armed Services.