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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 Major General John C. MacDonald (ASN: 0-8402), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1945 to December 1956.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    4th Cavalry Group

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John C. MacDonald (ASN: 0-8402), 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 Officer, 4th Cavalry Group, during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 115 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel John C. MacDonald (ASN: 0-8402), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II.