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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 Edward Harleston deSaussure, Jr. (ASN: 0-23790), 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, Force Artillery, I Field Force Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, during the period from December 1966 to June 1967. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit awarded to General de Saussure for meritorious service during the period December 1966 to June 1967, as announced in General Orders Number 3126, Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam, dated 24 June 1967.]

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    196th Infantry Brigade (Light) (Separate)

    Division:

    I Field Force

    Action Date:

    November 1966
    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 Brigadier General Edward Harleston deSaussure, Jr. (ASN: 0-23790), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Brigadier General deSaussure distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding General of the 196th Infantry Brigade (Light) (Separate), in action against the enemy in War Zone C, 30 miles northwest of Saigon during Operation Attleboro, in November 1966. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General deSaussure, 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.