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William
Edmond
Conger
Jr.
1922-12-19

–

2000-02-21

Born:

Arcadia

, 

Louisiana

Home:

Arcadia

, 

Louisiana

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

William Conger graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1947. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1974
    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 Colonel (Infantry) William Edmond Conger, Jr. (ASN: 0-50858), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the SIXTH Army from 1973 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Conger 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    2d Brigade

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    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) William Edmond Conger, Jr. (ASN: 0-50858), 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 2d Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Conger 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Regimental Combat Team

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 363 (1951)

    (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) William Edmond Conger, Jr. (ASN: 0-50858), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Platoon Leader with Company E, 2d Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea on 30 January 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Conger, 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:

    1970 – 1973
    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 Colonel (Infantry) William Edmond Conger, Jr. (ASN: 0-50858), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Department of the Army, from 1970 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Conger 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    2d Brigade

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    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 Colonel (Infantry) William Edmond Conger, Jr. (ASN: 0-50858), 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 2d Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. Colonel Conger’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.