Erman Milford Newman, Sr.

Colonel, U. S. Army

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 69 (1944)
CITATION:
(UNCONFIRMED - Citation Needed): Erman M. Newman, 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 36th Infantry Division during World War II.

GENERAL ORDERS:
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 18 (May 29, 1984)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Transportation Corps) Erman M. Newman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from September 1961 to April 1964.