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 Major (Air Corps) Barron O. Housel, Jr. (ASN: 0-310190), United States Army Air Forces, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Southwest Pacific area from 29 April 1942 to 20 March 1944.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Army Air ForcesRank:
Major (Air Corps)Action Date:
April 29, 1942 – March 20, 1944
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 52 (June 12, 1944)