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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 Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Paschal Neilson Strong (ASN: 0-14904), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility in Korea during the period from September 1950 to September 1951.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Division:

    Detroit

    Action Date:

    1943

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Paschal Neilson Strong (ASN: 0-14904), 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 as District Engineer, Detroit, in 1943.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Division:

    Channel Base Section

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Paschal Neilson Strong (ASN: 0-14904), 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 as Engineer, Channel Base Section, from 1944 to 1945.