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Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    1st Armored Regiment

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    June 4, 1944

    Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 143 (August 24, 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 Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) William R. Tuck, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 1st Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Division, in action against enemy forces near Albano, Italy, on 4 June 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Tuck led his Infantry forward when an armored column was halted by artillery fire, captured a commanding position, and personally led an Engineer platoon in removing mines. Lieutenant Colonel Tuck’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    June 1959 – May 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, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Armor) William R. Tuck, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from June 1959 to May 1965.