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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 Colonel [then Brigadier General] Lawrence Edward Schick (ASN: 0-12736), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Chief of Staff, TENTH Army, from 17 July 1944 to 21 June 1945.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    July 1947 – September 1961
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 36 (October 9, 1961)

    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 Lawrence Edward Schick (ASN: 0-12736), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility at the United States Military Academy at West Point from July 1947 to September 1961.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    19i42 – 1944
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Lawrence Edward Schick (ASN: 0-12736), 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 Chief of Staff, Alaskan Department, from 1942 to 1944.