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 (Transportation Corps) Cornelius J. Rinker, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 17 September 1955 to 31 March 1957.
Sponsored by:
Cornelius
J.
Rinker
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Transportation Corps)Action Date:
September 17, 1955 – March 31, 1957
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 58 (November 27, 1957) -
Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Transportation Corps)Action Date:
July 1957 – February 1964
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 25 (July 31, 1964)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 (Transportation Corps) Cornelius J. Rinker, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1957 to February 1964. [This award supersedes award of the Army Commendation Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster) for meritorious service from 29 August 1962 to 29 February 1964 as announced in General Orders Number 19, Headquarters, United States Army Combat Developments Command, dated 11 February 1964.]