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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 Colonel (Infantry) Ulysses G. Carlan (ASN: 0-76836), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1963 to August 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Carlan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    145th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    37th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 160 (1944)

    (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 Captain (Infantry) Ulysses G. Carlan (ASN: 0-76836), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 145th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at New Georgia, in 1944. As a platoon leader, Captain Carlan led his men in hand-to-hand combat with the Japanese while they occupied entrenched positions. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.