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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 (Medical Corps) Robert L. Rhea, Jr. (ASN: 0-29285), 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 July 1965 through July 1968.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Medical Corps)

    Action Date:

    December 1961 – June 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 27 (August 13, 1965)

    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 (Medical Corps) Robert L. Rhea, Jr. (ASN: 0-29285), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from December 1961 to June 1965.