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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Officer to Major General Shin Eung Kyun, Republic of Korea Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 3 July 1950 to 6 July 1951 and from 30 December 1951 to 31 October 1952.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    Foreign

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Republic of Korea Army

    Action Date:

    November 1, 1952 – September 21, 1953
    Department of the Army: General Orders No. 26 (April 2, 1954)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit, in the Degree of Officer to Major General Shin Eung Kyun, Republic of Korea Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 November 1952 to 21 September 1953.