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 Thomas E. Rilea (ASN: 0-101529), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding Officer Army Services of Supply Base Sydney, Australia, during the period from 17 February 1943 through 25 November 1944.
Sponsored by:
Thomas
E.
Rilea
Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
February 17, 1943 – November 25, 1944
War Department, General Orders No. 8 (February 7, 1945) -
Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
41st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 1942 – February 1943
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 50 (July 16, 1951)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 Brigadier General Thomas E. Rilea (ASN: 0-101529), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Commanding General 41st Division, from February 1942 to February 1943. (So much of par. 1, sec. XIV, WD General Orders 189, 1946, as pertains to the award of the Bronze Star Medal to Major General Rilea for meritorious service during the same period is rescinded.)