Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Colonel

Unit:

Personnel Section, Office of the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army, Chief of staff of the Army (CSA), U.S. Secretary of War, U.S. Department of War, U.S. Government

Awarded on:

1922

"The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Daniel Isom Sultan (ASN: 0-2212), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. As Chief of the Personnel Section in the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Staff of the Army during the war and the demobilization, Colonel Sultan formulated policies covering commissioned personnel and handled with marked ability many complex questions of grave importance to the War Department and to the entire Army. His work was characterized by conspicuous breadth of vision and keen foresight. His splendid judgment and the sound policies initiated by him contributed in a large measure to the successful handling of the commissioned personnel of the Army. He rendered service of signal worth to the Government in a position of great responsibility."

War Department, General Orders No. 56

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

U.S. Army Troops in Nicaragua, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1932

"The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Daniel Isom Sultan, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility. While serving as Commanding Officer of United States Army Troops in Nicaragua, Lieutenant Colonel Sultan conducted an investigation of the Inter-oceanic canal route with efficiency and maintained high morale among his troops under conditions of unusual hardship and difficulty. By his tact and diplomacy in handling intricate problems he maintained cordial relations with the people of Nicaragua. Following the disastrous earthquake in Nicaragua in March 1931, Colonel Sultan, by his prompt and effective relief work, evoked the appreciation and gratitude of the afflicted people. In the performance of these duties he demonstrated marked ability, sound judgment, and untiring zeal in a position of great responsibility, thereby rendering services of great value to his Government."

War Department, General Orders No. 2
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Second DSM received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, Northern Combat Area Command (NAC), South East Asia Command (SEAC), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

1945

"The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Daniel Isom Sultan (ASN: 0-2212), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility as Commanding General, Northern Combat Area Command, in Burma from 24 October 1944 to 28 January 1945. During this period General Sultan exhibited outstanding ability, tact and initiative as Commanding General of an Allied command containing American, British, and Chinese units. The success of the operations directed by General Sultan in Burma against great logistical and terrain difficulties, resulted in clearing the enemy from the land route to China, thus making possible the opening of the vital Stilwell Road."

War Department, General Orders No. 21
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Third DSM received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, Northern Combat Area Command (NAC), South East Asia Command (SEAC), Allied Forces

Awarded on:

1945

"With outstanding tact, ability and initiative he accomplished a mission of great responsibility, which required support to both the China Theater and the Southeast Asia Command. In resolving those competing demands, he exerted a degree of professional skill and diplomacy that resulted in enhanced mutual confidence between the Allied Forces"

Fourth DSM received as Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, 38th Infantry Division "Cyclone", U.S. Army

"Major General Daniel Isom Sultan (ASN: 0-2212), United States Army, is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star under the below-listed General Orders for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 38th Infantry Division during World War II."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

3 service stars

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)