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Harry
Ami
Stella
1916-12-24

–

1997-02-08

Born:

Oelwein

, 

Iowa

Home:

Kankakee

, 

Illinois

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

Harry Stella graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1940. He retired in 1970 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    58th Armored Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1951
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Harry Ami Stella (ASN: 0-23185), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 58th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1950 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Stella and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    Headquarters

    Division:

    Fort Lewis

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) Harry Ami Stella (ASN: 0-23185), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, Headquarters, Fort Lewis, from 1967 to 1970.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    VIII Army

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) Harry Ami Stella (ASN: 0-23185), 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 as G-1 (Personnel), EIGHTH Army, Korea, from 1965 to 1967.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    VI Army

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, SIXTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 211 (1945)

    (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 (Field Artillery) Harry Ami Stella (ASN: 0-23185), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Assistant G-3 (Operations Officer), SIXTH U.S. Army, in action against the enemy during the landings at New Britain, Biak, Leyte, and Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1944 and 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Stella’s duties as liaison officer and G-3 observer necessitated his going ashore with assault forces on D-Day, thereby exposing himself to enemy aerial attacks and mortar and small arms fire. His suggestions were extremely valuable in planning and conducting the Legaspi operation on Luzon, Philippine Islands. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Stella, 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 (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    VI Army

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Harry Ami Stella (ASN: 0-23185), 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 Assistant G-3 (Operations and Training), SIXTH Army, from 1943 to 1945.