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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Daniel Isom Sultan (ASN: 0-2212), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Personnel Section in the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army during the war and the demobilization, Colonel Sultan formulated policies covering commissioned personnel and handled with marked ability many complex questions of grave importance to the War Department and to the entire Army. His work was characterized by conspicuous breadth of vision and keen foresight. His splendid judgment and the sound policies initiated by him contributed in a large measure to the successful handling of the commissioned personnel of the Army. He rendered service of signal worth to the Government in a position of great responsibility.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    38th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Major General Daniel Isom Sultan (ASN: 0-2212), United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 38th Infantry Division during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1945 – 1947

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Daniel Isom Sultan (ASN: 0-2212), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Inspector General of the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    October 24, 1944 – January 28, 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 21 (1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Daniel Isom Sultan (ASN: 0-2212), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility as Commanding General, Northern Combat Area Command, in Burma from 24 October 1944 to 28 January 1945. During this period General Sultan exhibited outstanding ability, tact and initiative as Commanding General of an Allied command containing American, British, and Chinese units. The success of the operations directed by General Sultan in Burma against great logistical and terrain difficulties, resulted in clearing the enemy from the land route to China, thus making possible the opening of the vital Stilwell Road.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Division:

    U.S. Army Troops in Nicaragua

    Action Date:

    1929 – 1931
    War Department, General Orders No. 2 (1932)

    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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Daniel Isom Sultan, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. While serving as Commanding Officer of United States Army Troops in Nicaragua, Lieutenant Colonel Sultan conducted an investigation of the Inter-oceanic canal route with efficiency and maintained high morale among his troops under conditions of unusual hardship and difficulty. By his tact and diplomacy in handling intricate problems he maintained cordial relations with the people of Nicaragua. Following the disastrous earthquake in Nicaragua in March 1931, Colonel Sultan, by his prompt and effective relief work, evoked the appreciation and gratitude of the afflicted people. In the performance of these duties he demonstrated marked ability, sound judgment, and untiring zeal in a position of great responsibility, thereby rendering services of great value to his Government.