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Frank
Willoughby
Moorman
1912-02-25

–

1995-09-10

Born:

, 

Philippine Islands

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Frank Moorman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1934. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Signal Corps)

    Division:

    Far East Command

    Action Date:

    1952
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Signal Corps) Frank Willoughby Moorman (ASN: 0-19444), 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 with General Headquarters, Far East Command, in Korea, in 1951.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps)

    Division:

    XVIII Airborne Corps

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps) Frank Willoughby Moorman (ASN: 0-19444), 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 G-4, EIGHTEENTH Airborne Corps, from 1944 to 1945.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Signal Corps)

    Action Date:

    1951
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Signal Corps) Frank Willoughby Moorman (ASN: 0-19444), 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 in Korea, from 1951 – 1952.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps)

    Division:

    82d Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1944
    United 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 Lieutenant Colonel (Signal Corps) Frank Willoughby Moorman (ASN: 0-19444), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Signal Officer, 82d Airborne Division, from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Moorman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    May 1954 – September 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 35 (October 27, 1965)

    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 Frank Willoughby Moorman (ASN: 0-19444), 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 1954 to September 1965.