mg kenneth dohleman
biography
Major General Dohleman, from Pontiac, IL, served in the Army during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He entered the Army in 1944 after graduating from Pontiac Township High School. He then attended Officer Candidate School and served at several command levels throughout his career. His final position prior to retirement was with the Military District of Washington. The General had served under 9 presidents and had met with several of them. In 1969, while stationed in Washington D.C., his unit marched in the 1st inaugrual parade of President Richard Nixon.
decorations
Badges-Left Breast: Combat Infantryman Badge, Parachutist Badge
Right Breast: Army Staff Identification Badge
Medals-Left Breast, Top Row (L-R): Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit
2nd Row (L-R): Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal
3rd Row (L-R): Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal
4th Row (L-R): World War II Victory Medal, Army of Occupation Medal, National Defense Service Medal
5th Row (L-R): Korean Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal
6th Row (L-R): Korea Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Bottom Row (L-R): Cheounsu Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Right Breast, Top Row: Army Presidential Unit Citation
Bottom Row (L-R): Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation, Vietnam Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Patches-Left Sleeve: 6th Army Patch
Right Sleeve: Airborne Tab, 82nd Army Airborne Patch
Stripes: Overseas Service Bars (6)
