The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Field Artillery) Robert Edward Dingeman (ASN: 0-27380), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service while serving successively as Deputy Chief of Staff for Support and Chief of Staff, United States Army Test and Evaluation Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, from March 1973 to July 1975. During this period, Colonel Dingeman demonstrated outstanding professional competence, decisive leadership and exceptional foresight in carrying out his responsibilities. His sound judgment, managerial skill and knack for innovation enabled him to direct and improve a highly technical and professional staff in planning and executing the many complex programs so vital to the country’s defense. Colonel Dingeman’s distinguished performance of duty throughout this period reflects great credit upon himself, the United States Army Materiel Command and the military service.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Field Artillery) Robert Edward Dingeman (ASN: 0-27380), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service during the period April 1969 to July 1970, while serving consecutively as Deputy to the Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, Headquarters, United States Army Vietnam, as Executive Officer, I Field Force Vietnam Artillery, I Field Force Vietnam and as Commanding Officer, 52d Artillery Group, I Field Force Vietnam Artillery, I Field Force Vietnam. As Deputy G-3, Colonel Dingeman assisted in planning and directing some of the most far-reaching activities conducted in recent years by the United States Army. During his tenure, the Army began, for the first time in history, to stand down and re-deploy while still engaged in contact operations against a hostile force. Colonel Dingeman played a pre-eminent role in planning, coordinating and executing the initial phases of this redeployment. As Executive Officer, I Field Force Vietnam Artillery, he consistently demonstrated effective responsiveness to the myriad problems inherent in assuring prompt and accurate fire support in a hostile combat environment. While serving as Commanding Officer, 52d Artillery Group, he brilliantly directed the last major United States tactical unit in the Pleiku area of the Central Highlands, and his superb leadership and innovative tactical employment of artillery led to the success of numerous allied campaigns. Colonel Dingeman’s professional competence and outstanding achievements are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

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 Colonel (Field Artillery) Robert Edward Dingeman (ASN: 0-27380), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service to the United States while assigned to the Directorate for Inspection Services, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Administration, from July 1967 to March 1969. In this important assignment the judgment, leadership and diligence consistently demonstrated by Colonel Dingeman resulted in significant contributions toward the increased effectiveness of the major commands and agencies inspected for the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The superior performance of Colonel Dingeman reflected great credit upon himself, the United States Army and the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 (Field Artillery) Robert Edward Dingeman (ASN: 0-27380), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, Department of the Army, from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Dingeman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Field Artillery) Robert Edward Dingeman (ASN: 0-27380), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service on the faculty of the United States Army War College from 13 July 1970 to 20 February 1973. He served as Course Coordinator, Course 3, “A Strategic Appraisal of the Communist States” from July 1970 to June 1971, and Course Director, “International Strategic Appraisals” from July 1971 to February 1973. As course director, he was responsible for the development and implementation of courses which encompassed the strategic appraisal of the nations of the Communist sphere and all regional areas of the world. Colonel Dingeman contributed significantly to the conduct of both the non-resident curriculum and the Senior Reserve Officer Orientation Course. Throughout the entire period of service at the United States Army War College, Colonel Dingeman provided innovative and exceptionally effective contributions to the improvement of the learning process by the students. His personal knowledge of international relations was reflected in continued innovations in the courses within his purview. He has made sincere and lasting contributions to the success of the Army War College. Colonel Dingeman’s devotion to duty earned him the highest respect and admiration of all who knew him and his signal achievements reflect distinguished credit on himself, the United States Army War College and the United States Army.