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(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 Colonel (Corps of Engineers) John Colt Beaumont Elliott (AFSN: 271-A), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Engineer Operations Officer for the SIXTH Army, in action against the enemy in the Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Elliott, 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1946
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Corps of Engineers) John Colt Beaumont Elliott (AFSN: 271-A), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 5220d Engineer Combat Brigade, SIXTH Army, from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Elliott 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 (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1946
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Corps of Engineers) John Colt Beaumont Elliott (AFSN: 271-A), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 5220d Engineer Combat Brigade, SIXTH Army, from 1944 to 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Elliott 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 Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1953 – 1956
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John Colt Beaumont Elliott (AFSN: 271-A), United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1953 to 1956. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Elliott and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.