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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 Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) William S. Tilton (ASN: 0-89301), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from November 1961 to July 1965.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    January 1966 – June 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 46 (October 26, 1967)

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) William S. Tilton (ASN: 0-89301), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from January 1966 to June 1967.