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Richard
Wells
Diller
1931-11-13

–

2017-11-24

Born:

Schofield Barracks

, 

Hawaii

Home:

Charlotte

, 

North Carolina

Buried: 

Killeen

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery

Richard Diller graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1954. He retired in 1979 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1965
    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 Major (Infantry) Richard Wells Diller, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Diller distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1965. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Diller, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Richard Wells Diller, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in the Republic of Vietnam. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Richard Wells Diller, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in the Republic of Vietnam. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Richard Wells Diller, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Diller and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1965
    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 Major (Infantry) Richard Wells Diller, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Diller distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1965. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Diller, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Richard Wells Diller, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in the Republic of Vietnam. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.