(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 Colonel (Infantry) Robert Chauncey Macon (ASN: 0-4733), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in French Morocco, on 10 November 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.
Sponsored by:
Robert
Chauncey
Macon
Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 10, 1942
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
83d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
War Department, General Orders No. 1 (1945)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Robert Chauncey Macon (ASN: 0-4733), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant Commanding General and subsequently as Commanding General of the 83d Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Macon and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.