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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Corps of Engineers) John Lloyd Person (ASN: 0-17517), 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 during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Corps of Engineers) John Lloyd Person (ASN: 0-17517), 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 during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    June 1946 – June 1959
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 30 (August 10, 1959)

    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 Brigadier General John Lloyd Person (ASN: 0-17517), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from June 1946 to June 1959.