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 (Field Artillery) Maxwell Murray, 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 Commander of the 5th Field Artillery, 1st Division, Colonel Murray handled the regiment so brilliantly under severe conditions during the assault and capture of Cantigny, 28 May 1918, and during the Aisne-Marne offensive in the assault southeast of Soissons, 18 – 25 July 1918, that the regiment demonstrated an unusually high degree of efficiency and morale. He repeatedly displayed superior tactical judgment and knowledge of artillery and by his exceptional ability, leadership, and devotion to duty, he rendered the maximum of support to the Infantry of the 1st Division in effectively executing the most difficult missions assigned to him, thus rendering important services to the American Expeditionary Forces.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Maxwell Murray, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Islands Commands, from 1944 to 1945.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Field Artillery)Regiment:
5th Field Artillery RegimentDivision:
1st Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
World War I
Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 41 (1918)(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 (Field Artillery) Maxwell Murray, United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, 5th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, during World War I. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Murray, 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Maxwell Murray, 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, Hawaiian Division, in 1941.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
35th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
May 1942 – January 1943
(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 Legion of Merit to Major General Maxwell Murray, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the 35th Infantry Division from May 1942 to January 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Murray and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.