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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: John G. Van Houten (ASN: 0-16669), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 9th Infantry Division during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    August 1951 – June 1961
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 23 (July 19, 1961)

    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 Major General John G. Van Houten (ASN: 0-16669), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from August 1951 to June 1961.