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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 Colonel (Transportation Corps) Michael J. Reichel (ASN: 0-40087), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from May 1962 to March 1963. [This award supersedes the previous award of the Army Commendation Medal to Colonel Reichel for meritorious service during the period 7 May 1962 to 10 March 1963, as announced in General Orders Number 18, Headquarters, U.S. Army Supply and Maintenance Command, dated 4 March 1963.]

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    March 1965 – May 1966
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 27 (June 27, 1966)

    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 Michael J. Reichel (ASN: 0-40087), 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 March 1965 to May 1966.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    March 1963 – March 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, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Michael J. Reichel (ASN: 0-40087), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from March 1963 to March 1965.