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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Cavalry) Franklin Fearing Wing, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division in the Philippine Islands, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Wing, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    September 1948 – July 1960
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 30 (August 12, 1960)

    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 Brigadier General Franklin Fearing Wing, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from September 1948 to July 1960.