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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 Colonel (Infantry) Ephriam Foster Graham, Jr. (ASN: 0-20838), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1953 to 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Graham and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    644th Tank Destroyer Battalion

    Division:

    8th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 8th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 31 (1945)

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Ephriam Foster Graham, Jr. (ASN: 0-20838), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Graham, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    March 1962 – July 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 38 (September 18, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Ephriam Foster Graham, Jr. (ASN: 0-20838), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from March 1962 to July 1967.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    644th Tank Destroyer Battalion

    Division:

    8th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Ephriam Foster Graham, Jr. (ASN: 0-20838), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 8th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Graham, 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.