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William
Mattingly
Breckinridge

Born:

Washington

, 

D. C.

William Breckinridge graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1953
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William Mattingly Breckinridge (ASN: 0-17210), 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 in 1953.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    January 1957 – May 1962
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 33 (June 12, 1962)

    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 Mattingly Breckinridge (ASN: 0-17210), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, during the period January 1957 to May 1962.