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Lucas, John Porter

Date of birth:
January 14th, 1890 (Kearneysville/West Virginia, United States)
Date of death:
December 24th, 1949 (North Chicago/Illinois, United States)
Buried on:
Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: 2. Grave: E-321.
Service number:
0-3101
Nationality:
American

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General (Major-general)
Unit:
HQ, VI Corps, Fifth Army, U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1944
For courage under fire at Anzio/Province of Rome, Lazio region, Italy.

Headquarters, 5th Army, General Orders No. 45
Silver Star Medal (SSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General (Major-general)
Unit:
HQ, VI Corps, Fifth Army, U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1944
For service at Anzio/Province of Rome, Lazio region, Italy.

War Department, General Orders No. 32
Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General (Major-general)
Unit:
Commanding General, HQ, Fourth Army, U.S. Army
Awarded on:
1946
For his time as commander of Fourth Army.

War Department, General Orders No. 27
Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major General (Major-general)
Unit:
HQ, VI Corps, Fifth Army, U.S. Army
"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. As Commanding General, VI Corps, U.S. Army, he was in command of the Combined British and United States attack forces which effected the assault and occupation of the beachhead of Anzio-Nettuno, Italy, on 22 January 1944. His thorough planning, extensive experience, and excellent cooperation made possible the successful execution of this difficult and hazardous amphibious assault despite a short preparatory period of less than thirty days. By his superior judgment, courage, and stamina, he directed this critical operation in which two reinforced Allied Army Divisions contained as many as twelve enemy divisions, and thereby contributed immeasurably to the defeat of the enemy in Italy. His personal courage, determination, and outstanding leadership were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Armed Services."
Distinguished Service Medal - Navy/USMC

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