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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Michael J. Padalino, Sr., United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Force Logistic Command, Vietnam, from November 1969 to October 1970. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    May 1965 – 1966

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Michael J. Padalino, Sr., United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, Force Logistic Support Group-Alpha and Third Service Battalion, Force Logistic Command in the Republic of Vietnam from May 1965 to 1966.