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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 (Signal Corps) William M. Thames, Jr. (ASN: 0-29846), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1950 to May 1951.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    February 1956 – June 1962
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (July 18, 1962)

    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 William M. Thames, Jr. (ASN: 0-29846), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from February 1956 to June 1962.