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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 Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), 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, 24th Infantry Division, and later as Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, U.S. Army Europe, during the period from June 1965 through August 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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 Lieutenant General Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Joint Chiefs of Staff Representative, Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, during the period from 1973 to 1979. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1952
    Headquarters, Far East Command, General Orders No. 34 (1950)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    317th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    92d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    Headquarters, Mediterranean Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 73 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 317th Engineer Combat Battalion, 92d Infantry Division, in 1944 and 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1952
    Headquarters, Far East Command, General Orders No. 92 (1952)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    1942
    War Department, General Orders No. 13 (1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to First Lieutenant (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as S-3, 41st Engineers, in 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Rowny and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1950
    Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders No. 70 (December 20, 1950)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, on 15 September 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Rowny, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    317th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    92d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944
    Headquarters, 92d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 98 (October 16, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 317th Engineer Combat Battalion, 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Rowny, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    317th Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    92d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944
    Headquarters, 92d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 12 (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 Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Edward Leon Rowny (ASN: 0-23744), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 317th Engineer Combat Battalion, 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Rowny, 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.