the son of a West Point Graduate, Burwell Bell received his commission through the ROTC Program at what is now the University of Tennessee. He retired as a U.S. Army General.
Sponsored by:
Burwell
Baxter
Bell
April 9, 1947
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Born:
Oak Ridge
,
Tennessee
Home:
Oak Ridge
,
Tennessee
Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Burwell Baxter Bell, 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, culminating as Commander, United Nations Command, and Combined Forces, U.S. Forces Korea, from 2006 to 2008.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Burwell Baxter Bell, United States Army, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Burwell Baxter Bell, United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Burwell Baxter Bell, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Bell reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Burwell Baxter Bell, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Burwell Baxter Bell, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Bell reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Burwell Baxter Bell, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Bell reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Burwell Baxter Bell, 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Burwell Baxter Bell, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.