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Carl McFerren graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1969 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance)

    Division:

    23rd Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    April 12 & 13, 1945

    Headquarters, Americal Division, General Orders No. 44 (April 18, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance) Carl Davis McFerren (ASN: 0-21925), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Deputy Chief of Staff of the 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy at Cebu, Philippine Islands, on 12 and 13 April 1945. In the attack on Hill #21, Lieutenant Colonel McFerren went forward with the advance elements to determine enemy strength and capabilities. Mortar and sniper fire were heavy and there were many casualties. Without regard for his safety, Lieutenant Colonel McFerren exposed himself to obtain information which contributed largely to the success of the operation. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel McFerren, 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

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    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Continental Army Command

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1969

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Carl Davis McFerren (ASN: 0-21925), 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 with Headquarters, Continental Army Command, from 1966 to 1969.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance)

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, Americal Division, General Orders No. 44 (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Ordnance) Carl Davis McFerren (ASN: 0-21925), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Deputy Chief of Staff of the 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel McFerren, 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.