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Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    March – December 1945

    War Department, General Orders No. 121 (October 17, 1946)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Carlisle C. Dusenbury (ASN: 0-11672), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from March to December 1945.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    11th Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    May 25, 1928

    War Department, General Orders No. 11 (1928)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Carlisle C. Dusenbury (ASN: 0-11672), United States Army, for heroism, not involving actual conflict with an enemy, displayed while serving with the 11th Infantry Regiment, in rescuing an enlisted man from drowning in Flatrock River near Columbus, Indiana, 25, May 1928. Going promptly to the rescue of an enlisted man who was drowning, Lieutenant Dusenbury entered the water fully dressed with heavy boots, and succeeded in bringing the soldier near shore when Lieutenant Dusenbury became exhausted. He was then relieved by two others, who brought the soldier to shore.