GENERAL  ORDERS
NUMBER  30

9 June 1955

            By direction of the Governor of Indiana, under the Act of Legislature (Section 45-2601, Burns Indiana Statutes, annotated 1953), the Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service during his military service with the Indiana National Guard and his continued service as a member of the State Armory Board is awarded to:|

BRIGADIER  GENERAL  DANIEL  WRAY  DePREZ, 0-171585

            Brigadier General DePrez began his military service with Company "D" of the 2nd Indiana Infantry on 15 June 1903 where he attained the rank of Sergeant Major.  In 1917 he commanded Company "I" attaining the rank of Captain.  In 1919 he was appointed by the Governor as a member of the State Armory Board.
            Brigadier General DePrez was promoted to the rank of Major on 23 December 1917 and reassigned as a staff officer in Hq 3rd Battalion of the 2nd Infantry Staff, and to full Colonel on 20 June 1921 as the Regiment was redesignated the 151st Infantry.  On 2 May 1932 he was appointed Brigadier General while commanding the 76th Brigade of the Indiana National Guard.  After resigning his appointment as Brigadier General on 21 November 1941 he re-entered active federal service as a Colonel on 8 June 1942 until separated on 9 August 1944 in an inactive status.
            Brigadier General DePrez's record reflects a total of 28 years, 1 month and 28 days as an enlisted man and officer in the Indiana State Militia, the Indiana National Guard and the Army of the United States.
            He has also served 28 years as a member of the State Armory Board where at the age of 71 years he is still actively engaged in the capacity of President of the Board.
            Brigadier General DePrez's continued enthusiasm and sincerity is constantly reflected through his associates in the Military Department of Indiana and has brought great credit to his State and to him as a civilian as well as a soldier.
            BY  DIRECTION  OF  THE  GOVERNOR:

H. A. DOHERTY,        
Major General Ind NG
The Adjutant General.  

Contributed by Lois Johnson

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