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 Colonel (Field Artillery) Mason H. Lucas (ASN: 0-16633), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from February 1945 to May 1946. (This award supersedes the award to Colonel Lucas of any Army Commendation Ribbon for service during the same period. Par. 3, sec V, General Orders 19, WD, 1946, pertaining to the award of the Legion of Merit (first Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Lucas, for service form February to October 1945, is rescinded.)
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
January 1947 – January 1957
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 6 (February 4, 1957)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 Brigadier General Mason H. Lucas (ASN: 0-16633), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from January 1947 to January 1957.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) Mason H. Lucas (ASN: 0-16633), 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 during World War II.