(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ira Thomas Wyche (ASN: 0-3112), 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 Commanding General, 79th Infantry Division, during the period from 19 June to 24 October 1944.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
79th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, VII Corps, General Orders No. 56 (1944)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General Ira Thomas Wyche (ASN: 0-3112), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 79th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Wyche, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
79th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
June 19 – October 24, 1944
War Department, General Orders No. 17 (March 13, 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 Major General Ira Thomas Wyche (ASN: 0-3112), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 79th Infantry Division, during the period from 19 June to 24 October 1944.