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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 Bernard Joseph Fenton, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Chaplain with the 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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:

    Colonel (Chaplain)

    Action Date:

    July 1957 – October 1963
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 3 (January 28, 1964)

    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 (Chaplain) Bernard J. Fenton, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1957 to October 1963.