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Lucien Conein was sent by his widowed mother in 1925 to live with his aunt in Kansas City. He retained his French citizenship and when World War II began in 1939, he joined the French Army. After the fall of France, he returned to join the U.S. Army, where he was assigned to the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) due to his fluency in French.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    Office of Strategic Service

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (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 Captain (Infantry) Lucien Emile Conein, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Office of Strategic Service, in action against the enemy in enemy-occupied Europe during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    Office of Strategic Service

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (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 Captain (Infantry) Lucien Emile Conein, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Office of Strategic Service, in action against the enemy in enemy-occupied Europe during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.