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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 Brigadier General Cortlandt VanRensselaer Schuyler (ASN: 0-14905), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Military Chief of Allied Control Command Romania, from November 1944 to September 1946.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1943

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Cortlandt VanRensselaer Schuyler (ASN: 0-14905), 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 Chief of Staff, Anti-Aircraft Artillery Command in 1943.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    June 16, 1947 – October 31, 1959
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 41 (November 5, 1959)

    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 General Cortlandt VanRensselaer Schuyler (ASN: 0-14905), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from 16 June 1947 to 31 October 1959, culminating as Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, from 1953 to 1959.