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 Robert Nicholas Young (ASN: 0-15068), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant Commanding General of the 3d Infantry Division during the period from 1 November 1944 to 15 January 1945, and as Acting Commanding General, 3d Infantry Division from 13 December 1944 to 7 January 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Young reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
(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 Brigadier General Robert Nicholas Young (ASN: 0-15068), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant to the Commanding General of the 3d Infantry Division, during the period culminating on 14 March 1945 The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Young and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Robert Nicholas Young (ASN: 0-15068), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Assistant to the Commanding General of the 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 30 January 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant GeneralAction Date:
June 8, 1952 – September 30, 1957
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 58 (November 27, 1957)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Robert N. Young (ASN: 0-15068), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 8 June 1952 to 30 September 1957.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
September 20, 1951 – May 4, 1952
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 54 (May 29, 1952)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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Robert N. Young (ASN: 0-15068), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility from 20 September 1951 to 4 May 1952.