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| PERSONALIA |
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| Name: |
Sutherland, Richard Kerens |
| Date of birth: | November 27th, 1893 (Hancock/Maryland, United States)
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| Date of death: |
June 25th, 1966 (Washington, D.C., United States)
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| Buried on: |
Arlington National Cemetery |
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American |
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (DSC)
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Rank:
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Major General (Major-general)
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Unit:
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Chiefs of Staff US Army Forces Far East
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Action:
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For action against enemy forces performed on 29 December 1941.
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Details:
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Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 43 (1942).
Citation unavailable.
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS (DSC)
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Rank:
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Major General (Major-general)
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Unit:
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Chiefs of Staff US Army Forces Far East
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Action:
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For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces from 23 June 1942 through 8 January 1943.
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Details:
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Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 5 (11 January 1943).
This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Citation unavailable.
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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL - ARMY (DSM)
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Rank:
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Major General (Major-general)
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Unit:
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Chiefs of Staff US Army Forces Far East
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Action:
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For his work during the battle for the island Corregidor, Philippines at May 1942.
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Details:
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Citation unavailable.
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SILVER STAR
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Rank:
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Major General (Major-general)
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Unit:
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Chiefs of Staff US Army Forces Far East
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Awarded on:
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1942
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Details:
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This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leave to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Citation unavailable.
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