(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major General John Cogswell Oakes (ASN: 0-17160), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1953 to 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Oakes and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
VII CorpsAction Date:
January 1961 – October 1962
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 64 (November 13, 1962)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 Lieutenant General John Cogswell Oakes (ASN: 0-17160), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, SEVENTH Corps, during the period January 1961 to October 1962.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Field Artillery)Regiment:
ArtilleryDivision:
XIII CorpsAction Date:
1944 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) John Cogswell Oakes (ASN: 0-17160), 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 Executive Officer, THIRTEENTH Corps Artillery, from 1944 to 1945.