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 Richard W. Whitney (ASN: 0-31855), 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 February 1964 to January 1967.
Sponsored by:
Richard
W.
Whitney
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:
Major GeneralAction Date:
February 1964 – January 1967
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 18 (April 18, 1967) -
Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
April 1962 – February 1964
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 18 (May 29, 1984)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Richard W. Whitney (ASN: 0-31855), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from April 1962 to February 1964.