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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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Selby Francis Little, Jr. (ASN: 0-50860), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 61st Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), and 11th Infantry, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Little 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    September 1964 – August 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 46 (October 26, 1967)

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Selby Francis Little, Jr. (ASN: 0-50860), 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 Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Department of the Army, from September 1964 to August 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Little 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Selby Francis Little, Jr. (ASN: 0-50860), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Army Combat Development Command, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Little 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:

    11th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade

    Division:

    5th Infantry Division (Mechanized)

    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) Selby Francis Little, Jr. (ASN: 0-50860), 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 Little distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion in the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Little, 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)

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1976
    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 a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Selby Francis Little, Jr. (ASN: 0-50860), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G5, XVIII Corps, from 1974 to 1976. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Little 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.