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William
Winston
Lapsley

Born:

, 

Alabama

William Lapsley graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1935. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    January 1965 – September 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 52 (December 18, 1967)

    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 William Winston Lapsley (ASN: 0-19727), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from January 1965 to September 1967.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    October 1962 – May 1964
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 22 (June 30, 1964)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General William Winston Lapsley (ASN: 0-19727), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from October 1962 to May 1964.