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 John Francis Regis Seitz (ASN: 0-17734), 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 September 1954 to March 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Seitz and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
26th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
June 9, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 32 (July 9, 1944)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) John Francis Regis Seitz (ASN: 0-17734), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of St. Laurent-sur-Mer, France, on 9 June 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Seitz, 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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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
26th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction 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 the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) John Francis Regis Seitz (ASN: 0-17734), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Commanding Officer of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy and Europe from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Seitz and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
26th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
February 4, 1945
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 61 (March 25, 1945)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 Colonel (Infantry) John Francis Regis Seitz (ASN: 0-17734), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 4 February 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Seitz, 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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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
2d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1953 – 1954
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 78 (1954)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 Brigadier General John Francis Regis Seitz (ASN: 0-17734), 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, in Korea, from 1953 to 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Seitz and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.