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

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

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

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."