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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) Robert Jones Lamb (ASN: 0-28667), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1968 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Lamb 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

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    5th Regimental Combat Team

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 761 (1951)

    (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 Captain (Infantry) Robert Jones Lamb (ASN: 0-28667), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 5th Regimental Combat Team, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Lamb, 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:

    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, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Robert Jones Lamb (ASN: 0-28667), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea, from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Lamb 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 – 1972
    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) Robert Jones Lamb (ASN: 0-28667), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Alumni Secretary, United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Lamb 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.