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Navy Federal Credit Union
Courtney
Whitney
1897-05-20

–

1969-03-21

Born:

Takoma Park

, 

Maryland

Home:

, 

Maryland

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    May 24, 1943 – April 30, 1945
    War Department General Orders No. 63 (August 1, 1945)

    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 Courtney Whitney (ASN: 0-398227), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Assistant Air Judge Advocate, Headquarters U.S. Army Air Forces; Chief of Philippine Regional Section, Allied Intelligence Bureau, and as Chief of Civil Affairs Section, U.S. Army Forces, Pacific Ocean Area, from 24 May 1943 through 30 April 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Whitney and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself, the United States Army Air Forces, and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    June 1950 – April 1951
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 85 (September 25, 1951)

    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 Major General Courtney Whitney, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Korea, from June 1950 to April 1951.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Command, General Orders No. 36 (1950)

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Major General Courtney Whitney, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in Korea.