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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Alfred Lang Sanderson, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Battalion Commander, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, and as a Provincial Senior Advisor, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    July 14, 1969
    Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, General Orders No. 5803 (1969)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Alfred Lang Sanderson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Sanderson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, as Provincial Senior Advisor in Long An Province, U.S. IV Corps, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy on 14 July 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Sanderson, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Alfred Lang Sanderson, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Battalion Commander, 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, and as a Provincial Senior Advisor, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Alfred Lang Sanderson, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commandant, Army War College, from 1978 to 1980.