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William
Henry
Abendroth
1895-12-24

–

1970-09-03

Born:

Fort Meade

, 

South Dakota

William Abendroth enlisted in the Idaho National Guard in 1913. From 1951 to 1955 he served as Director of the Army National Guard. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 1949 – November 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 7 (February 14, 1968)

    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 William Henry Abendroth (ASN: 0-245779), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from July 1949 to November 1967.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General William Henry Abendroth (ASN: 0-245779), 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.