Frederick Kroesen commanded Infantry troops in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, earning a rare THREE awards of the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. He served from 1978 to 1979 as the 16th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. He retired as a U.S. Army General.
Sponsored by:
Frederick
James
Kroesen
Jr.
1923-02-11
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Born:
Phillipsburg
,
New Jersey
Home:
,
New Jersey
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Frederick James Kroesen, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, Americal Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
23d Infantry Division (Americal)Action Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Frederick James Kroesen, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General, Americal Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Frederick James Kroesen, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
23d Infantry Division (Americal)Action Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Frederick James Kroesen, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding General, Americal Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Frederick James Kroesen, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Frederick James Kroesen, Jr., 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.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Frederick James Kroesen, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Kroesen reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Frederick James Kroesen, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.