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Stephen
Maurice
Twitty

Stephen Twitty joined the Army National Guard and attended basic training at Fort Sill, Okla., the summer between his junior and senior years of high school. After graduating from high school, he attended South Carolina State University.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    April 7, 2003

    (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) Stephen Maurice Twitty, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, on 7 April 2003, near Baghdad Iraq. Lieutenant Colonel Twitty’s gallant action and heroic leadership reflect the highest credit upon himself, his command, and the United States Army.