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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Women’s Army Corps) Elizabeth Paschel Hoisington, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Women’s Army Corps)

    Action Date:

    May 1961 – July 1964
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (December 11, 1964)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Women’s Army Corps) Elizbeth P. Hoisington, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from May 1961 to July 1964.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Women’s Army Corps)

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1971

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Women’s Army Corps) Elizabeth Paschel Hoisington, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Director of the Women’s Army Corps from 1966 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Hoisington culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of her country and her dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon herself and the United States Army.