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Verne
Donald
Mudge
September 5, 1898

–

January 29, 1957

Cemetery:

Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

Verne Mudge graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1920. He retired with disability from war wounds in 1946 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    February 28, 1945
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 49 (March 10, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major General Verne Donald Mudge (ASN: 0-12679), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division, in action against enemy forces at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 28 February 1945. Following the dramatic race to Manila and the freeing of the 3,700 internees at Santo Tomas University, the First Cavalry Division, under General Verne’s command, moved on toward the summer capital of Baguio. Northeast of Manila. During this action General Verne was severely wounded by a grenade and evacuated. Major General Mudge’s gallant leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    August 1944 – February 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 43 (May 30, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Verne Donald Mudge (ASN: 0-12679), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division during the period from August 1944 to February 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders No. 43 (1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General Verne Donald Mudge (ASN: 0-12679), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in the West Leyte Mountain Campaign, Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1944. Major General Mudge coolly directed front line troops in the face of enemy fire after a five-mile hike into the mountains with only a small patrol. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Mudge, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Verne Donald Mudge (ASN: 0-12679), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division from 1944 to 1945.