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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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Joe Wesley Finley (ASN: 0-28599), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States on the Staff and Faculty of the Signal School at Fort Gordon, Georgia, from 1974 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Finley 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.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    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) Joe Wesley Finley (ASN: 0-28599), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Finley 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    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) Joe Wesley Finley (ASN: 0-28599), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States at the Advanced Non-commissioned Officer Academy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Finley 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:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    5th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 127 (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 Captain (Infantry) Joe Wesley Finley (ASN: 0-28599), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Finley, 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.