- Period:
 - Second World War (1939-1945)
 - Rank:
  - Podpulkownik (Lieutenant-colonel)
 - Awarded on:
  - January 22nd, 1948
 
"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 10 November 1944 to 2 May 1945."
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 5