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Henry
Anson
Barber
III
1922-03-14

–

2013-08-06

Born:

Fort Benning

, 

Georgia

Home:

Cambridge

, 

Maryland

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

Henry BarberIII graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of January 1943. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    260th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    65th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 65th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 19 (1945)

    (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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Henry Anson Barber, III (ASN: 0-25568), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 260th Infantry Regiment, 65th Infantry Division, in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Barber, 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1973

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Henry Anson Barber, III (ASN: 0-25568), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1968 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Barber 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)

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    January 30 – February 5, 1968
    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 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Henry Anson Barber, III (ASN: 0-25568), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Barber distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Advisory Team 33, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, as Senior Advisor to the 23d Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy from 30 January to 5 February 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Barber, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 17, 1952
    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 318 (October 15, 1952), Revoked and Amended by G. O. No. 326 (October 25, 1952)

    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 Captain (Infantry) Henry Anson Barber, III (ASN: 0-25568), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 17 August 1952, Company I was occupying defensive positions on an outpost known as “Nori” near Chuk-Kor-Ri, Korea. Major Barber, the battalion commander, realizing the need for strong defensive positions because of an expected enemy assault, left his position of safety in order to inspect the friendly emplacements. Departing from the main line of resistance, he proceeded through a mine field and crossed the hazardous rain-swollen Imjin River and continued over an area which was under enemy observation. In order to reach his destination, Major Barber fearlessly moved across an area which being subjected to an intense enemy artillery and mortar barrage. Completely oblivious to the deadly barrage, he undauntedly crossed the perilous fire-swept terrain until he had reached his objective. Major Barber then personally inspected the defensive positions, including the forward listening posts, and at the same time gave words of encouragement and helpful suggestions to the men. The outstanding gallantry and inspirational leadership displayed by Major Barber reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (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) Henry Anson Barber, III (ASN: 0-25568), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Senior Advisor to the 23d Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, in Southeast Asia in 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Barber and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.