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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) Russell Thomas Finn (ASN: 0-16237), 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 Executive Officer, 32d Field Artillery Brigade, FIRST Army, from 1942 to 1945.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    8th Army

    Action Date:

    September 15, 1952 – December 31, 1953
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 26 (April 2, 1954)

    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 Colonel (Field Artillery) Russell Thomas Finn (ASN: 0-16237), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility with Headquarters, EIGHTH Army, in Korea, from 15 September 1952 to 31 December 1953.