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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 (Quartermaster Corps) John D. McLaughlin (ASN: 0-46520), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 3 April 1956 to 31 March 1958. [This award supersedes the award of the Commendation Ribbon with Metal Pendant as announced in General Orders Number 16, Headquarters Joint United States Military Advisory Group to Thailand, dated 25 April 1958, for meritorious service during the period 3 April 1956 to 1 April 1958.]

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Quartermaster Corps)

    Action Date:

    October 1961 – February 1963
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 46 (October 23, 1963)

    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 Colonel (Quartermaster Corps) John D. McLaughlin (ASN: 0-46520), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from October 1961 to February 1963.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Quartermaster Corps)

    Action Date:

    May 1965 – April 1966
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 5 (February 13, 1967)

    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 (Quartermaster Corps) John D. McLaughlin (ASN: 0-46520), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from May 1965 to April 1966. [This award supersedes award of the Legin of Merit (Third Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel McLaughlin for service from May 1965 to April 1966, as announced in General Orders Number 1822, Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, dated 23 March 1966.]