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Delk
McCorkle
Oden
July 13, 1911

–

June 13, 1997

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Delk Oden graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    35th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, General Orders No. 16 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Delk McCorkle Oden (ASN: 0-20805), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 35th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Oden, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    35th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, General Orders No. 39 (1944)

    (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 (Cavalry) Delk McCorkle Oden (ASN: 0-20805), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 35th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in France, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Oden, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    35th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Delk McCorkle Oden (ASN: 0-20805), 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 Commanding Officer, 35th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, from 1944 to 1945.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    35th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    4th Armored Division
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Delk McCorkle Oden (ASN: 0-20805), United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 35th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, during World War II.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Army Support Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    July 1963 – February 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 27 (August 13, 1965)

    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 Delk McCorkle Oden (ASN: 0-20805), 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 Support Command, Vietnam, during the period from July 1963 to February 1965.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 1963 – February 1965

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Delk McCorkle Oden (ASN: 0-20805), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from July 1963 to February 1965.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 1963 – February 1965

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Delk McCorkle Oden (ASN: 0-20805), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from July 1963 to February 1965.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    35th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    March 28, 1945
    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 245 (September 12, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Delk McCorkle Oden (ASN: 0-20805), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 35th Tank Battalion, 4th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 28 March 1945, in Germany. During operations near Guissen, Germany, Colonel Oden fearlessly maintained position at the head of his armored task force although suffering from a wound received a few days previously. When blown out of his tank by a direct hit from an enemy 88-mm. gun which killed his gunner and set fire to the tank, this dauntless officer mounted another tank and continued to lead the attack. Inspired by his intrepid gallantry, the task force drove forward to inflict tremendous losses of men and material upon the enemy. Colonel Oden’s heroic leadership and indomitable fighting spirit exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Armored Division, and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    U.S. Army Aviation Center

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Delk McCorkle Oden (ASN: 0-20805), 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 services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, U.S. Army Aviation Center, from 1967 to 1970.