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Robert
Riis
Ploger
1915-08-12

–

2002-09-07

Born:

Mackay

, 

Idaho

Home:

Owosso

, 

Michigan

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

Robert Ploger graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1939. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Batallion:

    121st Engineer Combat Battalion

    Division:

    29th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 18, 1944
    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Robert Riis Ploger (ASN: 0-21760), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 29th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 18 June 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Ploger led an assault on a French strong-point and exposed himself to hostile fire with utter disregard of his own safety, in order to observe enemy positions. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Ploger, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Riis Ploger (ASN: 0-21760), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 1970 to 1973.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Army Engineer Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    September 1965 – August 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 46 (October 26, 1967)

    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 Riis Ploger (ASN: 0-21760), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, Army Engineer Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, during the period from September 1965 to August 1967.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Army Engineer Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    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 Brigadier General Robert Riis Ploger (ASN: 0-21760), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Brigadier General Ploger distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding General, Army Engineer Command, Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Ploger, 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.