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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 Colonel (Armor) Eugene Charles Orth, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from January 1954 to March 1964. [This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to Colonel Orth for meritorious service during the period 18 May 1959 to 23 July 1961, as announced in General Orders Number 87, Headquarters, Southern Area Command, dated 11 August 1961.]

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    3d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Eugene Charles Orth, Jr., 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 S-4, 3d Armored Division, from 1942 to 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    3d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 3d Armored Division, General Orders No. 56 (1945)

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Eugene Charles Orth, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action as S-4 of the 3d Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Orth, 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.