(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Louis Homer (ASN: 0-3115), 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 General, New York – Philadelphia Sector, Eastern Defense Command, from 1942 to 1944.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
4th Anti-Aircraft CommandAction Date:
1944 – 1945
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Louis Homer (ASN: 0-3115), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 4th Anti-Aircraft Command, from 1944 to 1945.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
Panama DepartmentAction Date:
February 1945 – August 1946
War Department, General Orders No. 104 (September 13, 1946)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 John Louis Homer (ASN: 0-3115), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Commanding General, Panama Department, during the period from February 1945 to August 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Homer reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.