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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Ernest Andrew Barlow, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Chief of Staff of the 32d Infantry Division, In action against the enemy in the Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Barlow, 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Ernest Andrew Barlow, 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 Chief of Staff, 32d Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 32d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 2 (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 Colonel (Infantry) Ernest Andrew Barlow, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Chief of Staff of the 32d Infantry Division, In action against the enemy in the Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Barlow, 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.