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George Artman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1938. He retired in 1968 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry), [then Major]

    Batallion:

    58th Armored Infantry Battalion

    Division:

    8th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    April 7 & 13, 1945

    Headquarters, 8th Armored Division, General Orders No. 24 (May 3, 1945)

    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 (Infantry), [then Major] George Artman (ASN: 0-21343), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 58th Armored Infantry Battalion in Germany on 7 April and 13 April 1945. Under conditions of extremely limited observation, Colonel Artman personally led a company of his command in the attack on an enemy town, and then to the successful accomplishment of its mission. There he repulsed vicious enemy counterattacks by heavy tanks and artillery fire. His actions enabled his task force to successfully complete its missions. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Artman, 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    IV Army

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1968

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) George Artman (ASN: 0-21343), 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 with Headquarters, FOURTH Army, from 1963 to 1968.