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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Jack Reeson Looney, 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 Deputy Commanding Officer, Presidio of San Francisco, from 1968 to 1969.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    Infantry Battalion

    Regiment:

    341st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    86th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 86th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 28 (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 Major (Infantry) Jack Reeson Looney, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 341st Infantry Regiment, 86th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Looney, 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.