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Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Transportation Corps)

    Action Date:

    May 6, 1943 – May 8, 1945

    Headquarters, U.S. Forces-Pacific, General Orders No. 296 (October 28, 1945)

    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 First Lieutenant (Transportation Corps) Fred MacDonald (ASN: 0-2034552), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations from 6 May 1943 to 8 May 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant MacDonald and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.