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George
Edward
Newman
1920-12-14

–

2014-06-26

Born:

Birmingham

, 

Alabama

Home:

Birmingham

, 

Alabama

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

George Newman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) George Edward Newman (ASN: 0-26015), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Newman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Newman, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Edward Newman (ASN: 0-26015), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    Army Section

    Division:

    Joint Military Assistance Group Thailand

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Edward Newman (ASN: 0-26015), United States Army, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief, Army Section, Joint Military Assistance Group Thailand, from 1971 to 1973.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    U.S. Army Pacific

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Edward Newman (ASN: 0-26015), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, U.S. Army Pacific, from 1965 to 1966.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) George Edward Newman (ASN: 0-26015), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Newman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Newman, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army

    Action Date:

    August 1961 – April 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 19 (May 28, 1965)

    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 (Infantry) George Edward Newman (ASN: 0-26015), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army from August 1961 to April 1965.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Department of the Army

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Edward Newman (ASN: 0-26015), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Department of the Army from 1968 to 1969.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Edward Newman (ASN: 0-26015), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Edward Newman (ASN: 0-26015), United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.