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(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.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    August 1945 – June 1961
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 23 (July 19, 1961)

    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.