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(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 (Field Artillery) William Newsome Eichorn, II, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Eichorn and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972

    (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 (Field Artillery) William Newsome Eichorn, II, 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 45th AD Brigade, 14om 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Eichorn 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:

    Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    57th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 7th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 168 (1951)

    (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 Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) William Newsome Eichorn, II (ASN: 062702), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 57th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Eichorn, 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 (Field Artillery)

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1977

    (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 (Field Artillery) William Newsome Eichorn, II, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Chief of Staff, Concepts and Analysis Agency, Bethesda, Maryland, from 1973 to 1977. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Eichorn culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.