Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General John Joseph Hennessey, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Commander in Chief, Readiness Command, from 1974 – 1979. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hennessey reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Joseph Hennessey, 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 as Commander in Chief, Readiness Command, from 1974 – 1979.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Joseph Hennessey, 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 as Commander in Chief, Readiness Command, from 1974 – 1979.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Joseph Hennessey, 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, FIFTH Army, in 1974.