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Navy Federal Credit Union
Richard
P.
Herget

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Judge Advocate General’s Corps)

    Action Date:

    November 1961 – May 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 29 (August 27, 1965)

    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 (Judge Advocate General’s Corps) Richard P. Herget (ASN: 0-324038), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from November 1961 to May 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Herget and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Ordnance Department)

    Action Date:

    September 1, 1943 – March 31, 1944
    Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 130 (December 26, 1944)

    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 First Lieutenant (Ordnance Department) Richard P. Herget (ASN: 0-324038), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 September 1943 to 31 March 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Herget and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.