(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Norman Basil Edwards (ASN: 0-19936), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Deputy Chief of Staff of the THIRD U.S. Army Corps, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Edwards, 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.
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Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
VI ArmyAction Date:
April 1966 – December 1967
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 7 (February 14, 1968)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 Norman Basil Edwards (ASN: 0-19936), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, SIXTH Army, during the period from April 1966 to December 1967.
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Legion of Merit
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United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Division:
VIII ArmyAction Date:
1952
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Norman Basil Edwards (ASN: 0-19936), 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 with Headquarters, EIGHTH Army, in Korea, in 1953.