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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 Paul David Phillips (ASN: 0-22939), 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 June 1964 to May 1966.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    Mindanao Force

    Action Date:

    1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Field Artillery) Paul David Phillips (ASN: 0-22939), United States Army, for gallantry in action as G-3 (Operations Officer) of the Field Artillery Section, Mindanao Force, in action against the enemy in the defense of the Philippine Islands, in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Phillips, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945

    Major (Field Artillery) Paul David Phillips (ASN: 0-22939), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his return to U.S. Military control at the end of hostilities in 1945.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    Mindanao Force

    Action Date:

    1941 – 1942
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Field Artillery) Paul David Phillips (ASN: 0-22939), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy with the G-3 (Operations and Training) Section, Mindanao Force, from 1941 to 1942.