Frank Milburn graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1914. He retired in 1952 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.
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Frank Milburn graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1914. He retired in 1952 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.
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(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 Major General Frank William Milburn (ASN: 0-3738), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding General of the 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Milburn, 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.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Frank William Milburn (ASN: 0-3738), 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 Commanding General of the 83d Infantry Division from 1942 to 1943.
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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 Silver Star to Lieutenant General Frank William Milburn (ASN: 0-3738), United States Army, for gallantry in action in Korea. During the period of 6 September 1950 through 28 September 1950, General Milburn commanded the I Corps in an attack against an assaulting, aggressive enemy. The attack involved shifting from defense to offense with depleted troops that had been beaten back repeatedly by an enemy superior in numbers. General Milburn planned and launched the attack, broke the enemy offensive and main line of resistance and crossed the Naktong river. The attack unfolded over difficult terrain including mountains and the Naktong river against heavy opposition. During this period General Milburn was forward with the frontline units directing and encouraging them to seize assigned objectives without delay. His presence, enthusiasm, leadership and fearlessness inspired his command to victorious assault. With skill and shrewd tactics General Milburn led his command to envious victory. His gallantry, heroism and valor reflected credit on himself, his command and the military service.
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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 Frank William Milburn (ASN: 0-3738), 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, I Corps, in Korea during the period 11 September 1950 to 30 June 1951.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Frank William Milburn (ASN: 0-3738), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 83d Infantry Division, from 1942 to 1943.