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Fred
Augustus
Gorden

Born:

, 

Alabama

Fred Gorden graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1962. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1987 – 1989
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Fred Augustus Gorden, 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 as Commandant, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, New York, from 1987 to 1989.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1980 – 1982
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Fred Augustus Gorden, 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 from 1980 to 1982.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1995 – 1996
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Fred Augustus Gorden, 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 Chief, Public Affairs, U.S. Army, from 1995 to 1996.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1984 – 1986
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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 Major General Fred Augustus Gorden, 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 from 1984 to 1986. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Gorden reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.