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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Master Sergeant Daniel Lee Pitzer, United States Army, for outstanding meritorious service in connection with ground operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam during the period August 1963 to November 1967. Through his untiring efforts and professional ability, he consistently obtained outstanding results. He was quick to grasp the implications of new problems with which he was faced as a result of the ever changing situations inherent in a counterinsurgency operation and to find ways and means to solve those problems. The energetic application of his extensive knowledge has materially contributed to the efforts of the United States mission to the Republic of Vietnam to assist that country in ridding itself of the Communist threat to its freedom. His initiative, zeal, sound judgment and devotion to duty have been in the highest tradition of the United States Army and reflect great credit on him and on the military service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    October 29, 1963 – November 11, 1967

    (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 Master Sergeant Daniel Lee Pitzer, United States Army, for gallantry and intrepidity in action in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam from 29 October 1963 to 11 November 1967. Ignoring international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, the enemy resorted to mental and physical cruelties to obtain information, confessions and propaganda materials. Master Sergeant Pitzer resisted their demands by calling upon his deepest inner strengths in a manner which demonstrated great devotion to duty and country in accord with the finest traditions of the military services.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)

    Action Date:

    October 29, 1963 – November 11, 1967

    Master Sergeant Daniel Lee Pitzer, United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in South Vietnam and Cambodia from October 29, 1963 until his release on November 11, 1967.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    (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 Sergeant Major Daniel Lee Pitzer, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Major Pitzer culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.