(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Richard George Steuart, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as an Advisor to the 9th Republic of Korea Divison, in the Republic of Vietnam, in 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Steuart and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Action Date:
1970 – 1971
(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Richard George Steuart, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Steuart culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Batallion:
3d BattalionRegiment:
39th Infantry RegimentDivision:
9th Infantry DivisionAction 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 July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Richard George Steuart, 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 Steuart distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Steuart, 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Second Lieutenant (Infantry)Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
32d Infantry RegimentDivision:
7th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
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, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Richard George Steuart, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 1st Battalion, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Steuart, 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.