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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 to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Lyman D. Bothwell, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1945 to March 1947. (This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Ribbon to Lieutenant Colonel Bothwell for service from 2 September 1945 to 3 January 1946.)

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 198 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Cavalry) Lyman D. Bothwell, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    July 1, 1947 – July 31, 1959
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 30 (August 10, 1959)

    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 to Colonel (Armor) Lyman D. Bothwell, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 July 1947 to 31 July 1959.