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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Withers A. Burress (ASN: 0-4812), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 100th Infantry Division, during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    100th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 474 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Withers A. Burress (ASN: 0-4812), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General, 100th Infantry Division, during World War II.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Withers A. Burress (ASN: 0-4812), 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.