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Ben
Harrell
1911-03-15

–

1981-07-26

Born:

Medford

, 

Oregon

Home:

Carmel-by-the-Sea

, 

California

Buried: 

San Francisco

, 

California

Cemetery:

San Francisco National Cemetery

Ben Harrell graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1933. He retired in 1971 as a U.S. Army General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943– 1945
    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 (Infantry) Ben Harrell (ASN: 0-19276), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Harrell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 23, 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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 (Infantry) Ben Harrell (ASN: 0-19276), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 23 November 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Harrell, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    May 1965 – June 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 33 (July 26, 1967)

    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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Ben Harrell (ASN: 0-19276), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from May 1965 to June 1967.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General [then Major General]

    Action Date:

    August 1961 – March 1963
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 32 (July 17, 1963)

    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 Lieutenant General [then Major General] Ben Harrell (ASN: 0-19276), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1961 to March 1963.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943
    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 the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Ben Harrell (ASN: 0-19276), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-3 of the 3d Infantry Division during the period culminating on 23 July 1943. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Harrell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    February 1963 – 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 July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Ben Harrell (ASN: 0-19276), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from February 1963 to May 1965.