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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Lester Lewes Wheeler (ASN: 0-19951), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations from 9 July 1942 to 22 March 1944; from 16 June to 19 October 1944; and from 17 November to 16 December 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wheeler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
34th Infantry RegimentDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 171 (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 Colonel (Infantry) Lester Lewes Wheeler (ASN: 0-19951), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on the Philippine Islands, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Wheeler, 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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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
5th Regimental Combat TeamDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1953 – 1954
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(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 Colonel (Infantry) Lester Lewes Wheeler (ASN: 0-19951), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division, and later with the G-3 Section, EIGHTH Army, in Korea, from 1953 to 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Wheeler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
5th Regimental Combat TeamDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 271 (1953)(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 Colonel (Infantry) Lester Lewes Wheeler (ASN: 0-19951), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 5th Regimental Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea, in 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Wheeler, 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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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 29 (August 27, 1965)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 Lester Lewes Wheeler (ASN: 0-19951), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Alaska; and later as Chief of Staff, THIRD Army, during the period from July 1960 to July 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Wheeler and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.