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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 Major General Edward John McGaw (ASN: 0-12631), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from October 1947 to February 1961.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Division Artillery

    Division:

    63d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Brigadier General Edward John McGaw (ASN: 0-12631), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Division Artillery, 63d Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McGraw and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General l

    Action Date:

    October 1945 – February 1947
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 5 (October 7, 1947)

    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 l Edward John McGaw (ASN: 0-12631), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from October 1945 to February 1947. (This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Ribbon to Brigadier General McGaw for service from 15 October 1945 to 1 February 1946.)