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Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General Houston Parks Houser, III, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, International Security Affairs, from 1985 to 1987. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Houser reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1981
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Houston Parks Houser, III, 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 Executive Officer, Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Department of the Army, from 1979 to 1981.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1986
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Houston Parks Houser, III, 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 Director, Operations, Readiness and Mobilization, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Department of the Army, from 1983 to 1986.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1967
    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Houston Parks Houser, III, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Houser distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as S-3 of the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Houser, 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.