George Seneff graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1941. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
George
Philip
Seneff
Jr.
1916-08-27
–
1998-12-02
Born:
Chicago
,
Illinois
Home:
Bear Creek
,
Pennsylvania
Buried:
Honolulu
,
Hawaii
Cemetery:
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific
Awards Received
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralRegiment:
1st Aviation BrigadeAction Date:
February 1966 – September 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 George Philip Seneff, Jr. (ASN: 0-23738), 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, 1st Aviation Brigade, in the Republic of Vietnam, during the period from February 1966 to September 1967.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralRegiment:
1st Aviation BrigadeAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Philip Seneff, Jr. (ASN: 0-23738), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, 1st Aviation Brigade, in the Republic of Vietnam.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1967 – 1969
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General George Philip Seneff, Jr. (ASN: 0-23738), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 3d Infantry Division, from 1967 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of XXXX and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (CavalryDivision:
14th Armored DivisionAction Date:
1944 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Cavalry George Philip Seneff, Jr. (ASN: 0-23738), 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 as G-4 (Logistics), 14th Armored Division, from 1944 to 1945.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralRegiment:
1st Aviation BrigadeAction 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 the Silver Star to Brigadier General George Philip Seneff, Jr. (ASN: 0-23738), 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 Seneff distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding General of the 1st Aviation Brigade, in action against the enemy in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Seneff, 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.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
V ArmyAction Date:
1973 – 1974
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General George Philip Seneff, Jr. (ASN: 0-23738), 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 as Commanding General, FIFTH Army, from 1973 to 1974.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralRegiment:
1st Aviation BrigadeAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Philip Seneff, Jr. (ASN: 0-23738), 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 while serving as Commanding General, 1st Aviation Brigade, in the Republic of Vietnam.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier General [then Colonel (Cavalry)]Regiment:
11th Aviation GroupDivision:
11th Air Assault DivisionAction Date:
February 1963 – February 1965
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 35 (October 27, 1965)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General [then Colonel (Cavalry)] George Philip Seneff, Jr. (ASN: 0-23738), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 11th Aviation Group, 11th Air Assault Division, from February 1963 to February 1965.