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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 Colonel (Armor) Joe Ahee, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1964 to February 1965. [This award supersedes award of the Army Commendation Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) awarded for meritorious service from 29 June 1964 to 28 February 1965, as announced in General Orders Number 14, Headquarters, SIXTH United States Army, Presidio of San Francisco, California 94129, dated 5 March 1965.]

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    11th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 11th Armored Division, General Orders No. 9 (1945)

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Joe Ahee, United States Army, is reported to have been awarded a Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 11th Armored Division, during World War II.