- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Major General
- Unit:
- Commanding General, HQ, 79th Infantry Division "Cross of Lorraine", U.S. Army
- Awarded on:
- March 13th, 1945
"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 79th Infantry Division, during the period from 19 June to 24 October 1944."
War Department, General Orders No. 17