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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel DeWitt Peck (MCSN: 0-750), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from May 1942 through July 1943.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    October 1 – November 10, 1945
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General DeWitt Peck (MCSN: 0-750), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit (Army Award) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period from 1 October through 10 November 1945.