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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Colonel (Infantry) Maddrey Allen Solomon, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, 35th Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Solomon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    35th Infantry Division, XII Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, XII Corps, General Orders No. 10 (August 18, 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 Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Maddrey Allen Solomon, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Chief of Staff of the 35th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Solomon, 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    July 20, 1953 – September 1956
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 33 (June 24, 1957)

    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 Maddrey Allen Solomon, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 20 July 1953 to September 1956. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Solomon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.