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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 Brigadier General Howard F. Smith (PHS-1), United States Civilian, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the United States Public Health Service from December 1945 to December 1946.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Civilian

    Rank:

    Brigadier General
    War Department, General Orders No. 10 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Howard F. Smith (PHS-001), United States Public Health Service, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility.