page_title: Donald Prentice Booth
section_title: Awards and decorations
hierarchical_section_title: Donald Prentice Booth / Awards and decorations
caption_attribution_description: English: HICOM Booth receiving the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star日本語: 勲二等旭日重光章が授与されるブース高等弁務官
context_page_description: Donald Prentice Booth was a Lieutenant General in the United States Army. During World War II he was the US Army's youngest theater commander. After World War II he was known for his commands of the 28th Infantry Division, the 9th Infantry Division and the Fourth United States Army. In addition, he served as High Commissioner of the Ryukyu Islands from 1958 to 1961.
context_section_description: Booth's awards included multiple presentations of the Distinguished Service Medal. In 1961 he received the Order of the Rising Sun, Second Class to recognize his efforts as High Commissioner for the Ryukyu Islands.
caption: Booth receives Order of the Rising Sun
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