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William
Joshua
Baxley
Jr.
1927-05-18

–

2008-11-04

Born:

West Palm Beach

, 

Florida

Home:

Dillon

, 

South Carolina

Buried: 

Dillon

, 

South Carolina

Cemetery:

Riverside Cemetery

William Baxley graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. He retired in 1971 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 1962 – July 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 29 (August 27, 1965)

    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 Major (Infantry) William J. Baxley, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Army Budget Group, The Pentagon, from June 1962 to July 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Baxley and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Joshua Baxley, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Baxley and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1971
    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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Joshua Baxley, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Director of Management Studies, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Virginia, from 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Baxley culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade (Light)

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    March 6, 1968
    Headquarters, Americal Division, General Orders No. 1699 (March 31, 1968)

    (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 the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Joshua Baxley, Jr. (ASN: 0-62583), 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 Baxley distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade (Light), 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy on 6 March 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Baxley, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Joshua Baxley, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division. Colonel Baxley’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.