</s>104-10121-10236 2025 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 SECRET 15 NOV 1968 MEMORANDUM FOR: Security Advisor/IMAB MEMORDUM FOR : Security Advisor /IMAB SUBJECT : Foreign Awards and Decorations : Foreign Awards and Decoration The individuals listed on the attached roster have been presented with foreign awards and decorations. In accordance with a new public law, PL 89-673, dated 15 October 1966, the individuals may retain their awards upon the approval of the Head of the Agency (delegated in CIA to - the Director of Personnel) and with the concurrence of the Secretary of State. Central Cover Staff is arranging for appropriate liaison channels to obtain the State Department concurrence. However, prior to forwarding the list to Central Cover for action, we would like to . have you review the listing as a basis for the Director of Personnel's approval. Memorandums are not required for any of these awards. Your approval is for our records only. Ellin B. Glenn Ellin b. Glenn Executive Secretary Honor and Merit Award Board - B.R.S.T. TO CERT B.B.K.T ., T.C.T .. T.M.Y. DO.W.T-T.T,T.M .. T .. L.L.L ., L.Y

Summary  
A memorandum dated 15 November 1968 addresses the approval of foreign awards and decorations granted to individuals under Public Law 89-673 (October 15, 1966). The document outlines procedures for retaining these awards upon approval by the Head of the Agency (delegated to the CIA Director of Personnel) and concurrence from the Secretary of State. It lists recipients of various foreign honors, including medals and orders from South Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, along with dates of award. Central Cover Staff is coordinating liaison efforts to secure State Department approval, and the Security Advisor/IMAB is requested to review the list for Director of Personnel approval. No memorandums are required for these awards, and the approval noted is for record-keeping purposes only.  

Key People  
- Ellin B. Glenn (Executive Secretary)  
- James C. Harb  
- Gerard Daniels  
- Kirk Dimmit/Dimit  
- Anthony F.J. Draille  
- Richard W. Drilliot  
- John Eenkout  
- Harold P. Ford  
- Harold F. Fosmir  
- Thomas Posmirs  
- Christian Frederick  
- Howard Freeman  
- Leonard G. Mirkin  
- Lloyd P. Landry  
- David S. Morales  
- Anthony Foshepny  
- Jonathan Randall  
- Richard Secord  
- Roger W. Severt  
- Theodore Shackley  
- James D. Sheldon  
- Colin R. Thompson  
- Von der Muhill  

Key Locations  
- South Vietnam  
- Laos  
- Thailand  
- Taipei  

Key Events  
- Approval process for retaining foreign awards under Public Law 89-673  
- Coordination of State Department concurrence for award retention  
- Listing of recipients and their respective honors  

Key Organizations  
- Central Cover Staff  
- CIA (Director of Personnel)  
- U.S. Department of State  
- South Vietnamese government  
- Laotian government  
- Thai government

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