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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 Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Franklin T. Matthias (ASN: 0-272612), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from February 1943 to August 1945.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 104 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Franklin T. Matthias (ASN: 0-272612), 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.