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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 Edward Gilbert Farrand (ASN: 0-16788), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from August 1945 to June 1961.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    Combat Command A

    Division:

    5th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) Edward Gilbert Farrand (ASN: 0-16788), 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 Commanding Officer, Combat Command A, 5th Armored Division, during World War II.