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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 (Infantry) Milton A. Reckord, 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. Colonel Reckord served with distinction as Commanding Officer of the 115th Infantry, 29th Division, at all times showing qualities of high military leadership and great tactical ability. Inspiring his men by his aggressive spirit and fervent devotion to his task, he led them with noted success through three weeks of constant action against the enemy during the operations north of Verdun.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General [Major General, NGUS, Retired]

    Division:

    Adjutant General of the State of Maryland
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 2 (January 12, 1966)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General [Major General, NGUS, Retired] Milton A. Reckord (ASN: 0-102176), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Adjutant General of the State of Maryland during the period from November 1945 to December 1965.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General
    War Department, General Orders No. 20 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Milton A. Reckord (ASN: 0-102176), 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 services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General
    War Department, General Orders No. 38 (1947)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Milton A. Reckord (ASN: 0-102176), 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 services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility.