(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Leander LaChance Doan (ASN: 0-17839), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 32d Armored Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, in 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Doan led his tanks through the Siegfried Line. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Doan, 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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Awards Received
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)Regiment:
32d Armored RegimentDivision:
3d Armored DivisionAction Date:
June 30, 1944
Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 67 (October 11, 1944), Amended by General Orders No. 75 (November 4, 1944)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Leander LaChance Doan (ASN: 0-17839), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 32d Armored Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 30 July 1944, in France. Lieutenant Colonel Doan was commanding a coordinated tank, infantry and engineer force attacking to establish a bridgehead across the Seine River. The high ground at the designated crossing spot was strongly held by the enemy and in attempting to cross the river, the infantry was pinned down by intense enemy machine gun and artillery fire. Heavy fire from enemy 88-mm. guns made it impossible for our tanks to advance. Realizing the importance of forcing a crossing without delay, Lieutenant Colonel Doan went to the front line, dismounted his tank and in the face of intense enemy automatic weapons and rifle fire, waded across the river to make a reconnaissance of the crossing point. He then returned and personally led the leading elements in the attack across the river. The personal bravery and courageous leadership displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Doan was an inspiration to his command and exemplified the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States, reflecting great credit upon himself, the 3d Armored Division, and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)Regiment:
32d Armored RegimentDivision:
3d Armored DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 3d Armored Division, General Orders No. 44 (1944)(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 Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Leander LaChance Doan (ASN: 0-17839), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 32d Armored Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, in 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Doan led his men through a German town, dispersing a large group of German machine gunners, armed only with his .45 caliber pistol. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Doan, 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
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant ColonelRegiment:
32d Armored RegimentDivision:
3d Armored DivisionAction Date:
1944 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Leander LaChance Doan (ASN: 0-17839), 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 Officer of the 32d Armored Regiment and later of Combat Command A, 3d Armored Division, from 1944 to 1945.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 46 (December 14, 1961)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 Major General Leander LaChance Doan (ASN: 0-17839), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from October 1951 to November 1961.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)Regiment:
32d Armored RegimentDivision:
3d Armored DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 3d Armored Division, General Orders No. 35 (1944)(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Leander LaChance Doan (ASN: 0-17839), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 32d Armored Regiment, 3d Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. After he was attacked in enemy territory by a German Tank, Lieutenant Colonel Doan, armed only with his pistol, and on foot, quickly made his way back to the company command post and directed artillery fire on the enemy, destroying the unit. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Doan, 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.