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Howard
Louis
Peckham

Howard Peckham graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1918. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1946 – November 30, 1956
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 23 (April 29, 1957)

    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 Major General Howard Louis Peckham (ASN: 0-12058), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1946 to 30 November 1956, culminating as Chairman of the Armed Forces Exchange Service.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department, General Orders No. 98 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Howard Louis Peckham (ASN: 0-12058), 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.