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John
Francis Regis
Seitz
1908-05-22

–

1978-10-10

Born:

, 

Delaware

Home:

Wilmington

, 

Delaware

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

John Seitz graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1929. He retired with disability in 1966 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    September 1954 – March 1966
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 15 (April 1966)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General John Francis Regis Seitz (ASN: 0-17734), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from September 1954 to March 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Seitz and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 9, 1944
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 32 (July 9, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John Francis Regis Seitz (ASN: 0-17734), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of St. Laurent-sur-Mer, France, on 9 June 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Seitz, 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)

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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) John Francis Regis Seitz (ASN: 0-17734), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Commanding Officer of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy and Europe from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Seitz and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    February 4, 1945
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 61 (March 25, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) John Francis Regis Seitz (ASN: 0-17734), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 4 February 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Seitz, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1953 – 1954
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 78 (1954)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General John Francis Regis Seitz (ASN: 0-17734), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 2d Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1953 to 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Seitz and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.