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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Paul Adams Roach, Jr. (ASN: 0-62605), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during the period 1977 to 1978. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Roach culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    52d Infantry Regiment, 198th Light Infantry Brigade

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (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 Major (Infantry) Paul Adams Roach, Jr. (ASN: 0-62605), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the 52d Infantry Regiment, 198th Light Infantry Brigade, in the Republic of Vietnam. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Roach and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    52d Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade (Light)

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Paul Adams Roach, Jr. (ASN: 0-62605), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Roach distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 52d Infantry Regiment, and subsequently as Executive Officer, 198th Infantry Brigade (Light), 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Roach, 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.

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Korean War)

    Action Date:

    November 26, 1950 – August 31, 1953
    NARA Database: Repatriated Korean Conflict Prisoners of War, 7/5/1950 – 10/6/1954

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Paul Adams Roach, Jr. (ASN: 0-62605), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War after he was captured during the Korean War on 26 November 1950 and was held until his release on 31 August 1953 after the signing of the Armistice.