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Waldo
Eugene
Laidlaw
1903-09-20

–

1987-10-03

Born:

, 

Ohio

Waldo Laidlaw graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1926. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    Overseas Supply

    Division:

    New York Port of Embarkation

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Waldo Eugene Laidlaw (ASN: 0-16414), 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 Operations Officer, Overseas Supply, New York Port of Embarkation, from 1942 to 1945.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    September 1952 – June 1960
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 35 (September 7, 1960)

    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 Waldo Eugene Laidlaw (ASN: 0-16414), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from September 1952 to June 1960.