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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 Sergeant Major Sage J. Ladieu, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, spanning over 29 years while serving in positions of increasing responsibility culminating as the Command Sergeant Major for 54th Troop Command and the New Hampshire State Operations Sergeant Major. Command Sergeant Major Ladieu led his units through a multitude of large-scale, multi-service, and multinational exercises and deployments. Command Sergeant Major Ladieu’s dedication, leadership, and professionalism are in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 54th Troop Command, the New Hampshire Army National Guard, and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Army Commendation Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant First Class

    The Secretary of the Army of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Commendation Medal to Sergeant First Class Sage J. Ladieu, United States Army, for meritorious service from 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009, as a Recruiting and Retention NCO at the Durham Recruiting Office. His contribution of nineteen enlistments greatly enhanced the readiness of the New Hampshire Army National Guard and the Recruiting and Retention Command meeting its end strength goal. Sergeant First Class Ladieu’s actions reflect great credit upon himself, the Recruiting and Retention Command, and the New Hampshire Army National Guard.

  • Army Commendation Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Action Date:

    November 13 – 14, 2004

    The Secretary of the Army of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Commendation Medal with combat “V” to Staff Sergeant Sage J. Ladieu, United States Army, for meritorious achievement with valor on MSR TAMPA, Iraq, from 13 to 14 November 2004. Staff Sergeant Ladieu displayed extraordinary warrior ethos, superb communication skills and effective combat leadership while exposed to heavy enemy fire. Staff Sergeant Ladieu’s actions helped to ensure that his squad and escorted vehicles were out of the kill zone and saved civilian lives while engaging and inflicting heavy casualties upon the enemy. His actions reflect great credit upon himself, the 18th Military Police Brigade and the United States Army.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    172d Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    March 17, 2004 – March 16, 2005
    Permanent Order 348-014 (December 13, 2004)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant Sage J. Ladieu, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service from 17 March 2004 to 16 March 2005 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. His outstanding dedication to duty during combat operations in Iraq contributed to the overwhelming success of the Command’s mission. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of Military Service and reflect great credit upon himself, Multi-National Corps Iraq, and the United States Army.

  • Army Commendation Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    172d Infantry Regiment

    Action Date:

    April 9 – 11, 2004

    The Secretary of the Army of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Army Commendation Medal with combat “V” to Staff Sergeant Sage J. Ladieu, United States Army, for meritorious achievement with valor in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from 9 April 2004 to 11 April 2004. Staff Sergeant Ladieu maneuvered through heavy small arms fire to secure the crash site of an AH-64D Apache helicopter preventing the enemy from capturing the bodies of the pilots and aircraft. His actions reflect great credit upon himself, the 17th Military Police Brigade (Airborne), and the United States Army.