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 Joseph Pringle Cleland (ASN: 0-16239), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 40th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 3 June 1952 to 18 April 1953.
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Awards Received
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Soldier’s Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
43d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Joseph Pringle Cleland (ASN: 0-16239), United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as Assistant Commanding General, 43d Infantry Division during World War II.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
43d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1942 – 1946
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Joseph Pringle Cleland (ASN: 0-16239), 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 as Assistant Commanding General, 43d Infantry Division during World War II.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
43d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 43d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 133 (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 Brigadier General Joseph Pringle Cleland (ASN: 0-16239), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Assistant Commanding General, 43d Infantry Division, in action at Lubao, Philippine Islands, in 1945. Brigadier General Cleland was part of a small group that captured the bridge at Lubao, Philippine Islands, which was mined for demolition, before it could be destroyed. He and his force were cut off and had to fight to hold the bridge until reinforcements arrived. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Cleland, 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.