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Edgar
Carl
Erickson
1896-07-18

–

1989-03-31

Born:

Worcester

, 

Massachusetts

Edgar Erickson served from 1953 to 1959 as Chief of the National Guard Bureau. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    National Guard

    Action Date:

    November 1947 – May 31, 1959
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 22 (June 10, 1959)

    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 Edgar C. Erickson (ASN: 0-171317), United States Army National Guard, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility as Chief of the National Guard Bureau, from November 1947 to 31 May 1959.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Edgar Carl Erickson (ASN: 0-171317), 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.