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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Gerson K. Heiss (ASN: 0-15092), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    September 10, 1950 – October 9, 1953
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 84 (November 3, 1953)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Gerson K. Heiss (ASN: 0-15092), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 10 September 1950 to 9 October 1953.