David McKiernan was commissioned through the ROTC program upon graduation from the College of William & Mary. He retired as a U.S. Army General.

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David McKiernan was commissioned through the ROTC program upon graduation from the College of William & Mary. He retired as a U.S. Army General.









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 David D. McKiernan, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General McKiernan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General David D. McKiernan, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General McKiernan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David D. McKiernan, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David D. McKiernan, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David D. McKiernan, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David D. McKiernan, 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.

Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General David D. McKiernan, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General McKiernan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General David D. McKiernan, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of 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 Commander, International Security Assistance Force and Commander, U.S. Forces – Afghanistan, from 2008 to 2009.