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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 Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Morton Solomon, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 16 August 1947 to 31 August 1958.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), [then Major]

    Action Date:

    May 1942 – June 1944

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 7 (March 10, 1950)

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers), [then Major] Morton Solomon, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from May 1942 to June 1944.