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Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John James Marcello, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Chief, US Military Training Mission, Saudi Arabia, from 1993 to 1995. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Marcello reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1993 – 1995
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John James Marcello, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, 82d Airborne Division, from 1993 to 1995.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1991 – 1993
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John James Marcello, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 82d Airborne Division Artillery, from 1991 to 1993.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1995 – 1997
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John James Marcello, United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander (M), 10th Mountain Division, from 1995 to 1997.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1988
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John James Marcello, 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 Commander, Combat Support Battalion, Berlin Brigade, from 1986 to 1988.