Medals, WWII, Certificates of Service. Commendations, Citations, 1945-1967
Scope and Contents
a) Awards, etc.: “Citations earned during World War II: Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Commendation Medal, Infantry Badge, Croix de Guerre.”
• Four cases, 11 x 18 cm., one 11 x 13 cm. Containing World War II medals awarded to Goodfriend.
• Empty envelope labeled ‘Croix de Guerre missing’.
b) Folder: The following awards and documents:
• Croix de Guerre, 27 June 1945.
• The Army Commendation Medal to Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Goodfriend for meritorious service, China Theater, November 29, 1963.
• The Bronze Star to Lieutenant Colonel (then Major) for meritorious achievement in ground operations against the enemy. European Theater of Operations. 15 August, 1944- 15 November, 1944. 29 November 1963.
• Legion of Merit [attribution similar to that above]
• Letter of appreciation and thanks for service. Signed Harry Truman.
• Appointment as 2nd Lieutenant, Quartermaster Corps. 29th day of May, 1936.
• Appointment as Lieutenant Colonel, Adjutant Generals Department. 17th day of April, 1947.
• Certificate of Retirement from the Armed Forces of the United States of America. 1st day of July, 1967
Dates
- Creation: 1945-1967
Conditions Governing Access
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Repository Details
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