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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William H. Draper, Jr. (ASN: 0-148333), 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 the establishment of the national Selective Service System during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 339 (June 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General William H. Draper, Jr. (ASN: 0-148333), United States Army, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit (Navy Award) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in connection with the coordination of procurement by the Army and Navy during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    May 1945 – August 1947
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 54 (August 11, 1948)

    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 H. Draper, Jr. (ASN: 0-148333), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Head Economic Division, American Military Government Germany, from May 1945 to August 1947.