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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 Garrison Barkley Coverdale (ASN: 0-17148), 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 August 1954 to July 1963.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Colonel (Field Artillery) Garrison Barkley Coverdale (ASN: 0-17148), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese during fighting in 1945, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his successful escape from captivity three days later.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) Garrison Barkley Coverdale (ASN: 0-17148), 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 from 1944 to 1945.