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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Cavalry) Charles Pennoyer Bixel, 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 the THIRD Army from 1944 to 1946.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    II Army

    Action Date:

    January 1, 1947 – July 31, 1957
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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 Charles Pennoyer Bixel, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 January 1947 to 31 July 1957, culminating as Deputy Commanding General of the SECOND Army from 1956 to 1957.