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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 Brigadier General Urban Niblo (ASN: 0-12418), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Chief Ordnance Officer, General Headquarters, Far East Command, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Niblo, 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.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Far East Command

    Action Date:

    June 30, 1950 – October 21, 1951
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 102 (November 27, 1951)

    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 Brigadier General Urban Niblo (ASN: 0-12418), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief Ordnance Officer, Far East Command in Korea, during the period 30 June 1950 to 21 October 1951.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 72 (August 28, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Urban Niblo (ASN: 0-12418), 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 Chief Ordnance Officer, Mediterranean Theater of Operations from 1943 to 1945.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    2 Corps

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1943
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Urban Niblo (ASN: 0-12418), 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 Operations Officer, SECOND Corps, from 1942 to 1943.