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Frank
Milton
Izenour
1913-10-06

–

1999-12-05

Born:

New Brighton

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Mansfield

, 

Ohio

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Frank Izenour graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1938. He retired in 1971 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 13, 1943
    Headquarters, 34th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 95 (1943)

    (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) Frank Milton Izenour (ASN: 0-21263), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy on 13 October 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Izenour, 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 (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944
    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) Frank Milton Izenoiir (ASN: 0-21263), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in Italy in 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Izenoiir 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:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    April 1964 – April 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 23 (May 29, 1967)

    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 Major General Frank Milton Izenour (ASN: 0-21263), 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 April 1964 to April 1967.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    May 1967 – June 1968
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 44 (August 22, 1968), Amended by G.O. 7 (1969)

    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 Major General Frank M. Izenour (ASN: 0-21263), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 2d Infantry Division, during the period from May 1967 through June 1968. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit (First Oak Leaf Cluster) awarded to Major General Izenour for meritorious service during the period May 1967 to June 1968, as announced in General Orders Number 90, Headquarters, EIGHTH United States Army, APO San Francisco 96301, dated 8 June 1968.]