In accordance with the provisions of the amended Act of April 30, 1815, Nr.5 (Statute Book Nr.33);
In view of clause 18 of the regulations of administration and discipline for the Militaire Willems Orde, as laid down in the Royal Decree of June 25, 1815, Mr.10;
Considering the 82 Airborne Division of the United States Army during the airborne operations and the ensuing fighting action in the central part of the Netherlands in the period from September 17 to October 4, 1944, excelled in performing tasks allotted to it with tact coupled with superior gallantry, self-sacrifice, and loyalty;
Considering also that the actions fought by the aforesaid Division took place in the area of Nijmegen.
HAVE APPROVED AND ORDERED
1.
Netherlands Citation
(Orange Lanyard)
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To decree that the Division colours of the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army shall be decorated with the Willems Orde, Degree of Knight of the Fourth Class.
2.
To authorize the Division to carry in its Divisional colours the name of the town of NIJMEGEN 1944. THE HAGUE, October 8, 1945…. WILHELMINA In presenting the award, Her Majesty The QUEEN said “…it is desirable for each member of the Division who took part in the aforesaid operations to possess a lasting memento to this glorious struggle; DECREES: that each member of the personnel of the 82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION, UNITED STATES ARMY who took part in the operations in the area of NIJMEGEN in the period from
September 17 to October 4, 1944 is allowed to wear the ORANGE LANYARD, as laid down in Article 123g of the Clothing Regulations 1944 of the Royal Netherlands Army. THE HAGUE OCTOBER 8, 1945 The minister of war | 
