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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Stanley N. Lonning, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1954 to May 1963.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 456 (1953)

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Stanley N. Lonning, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 7th Infantry Division in Korea.