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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 Lieutenant General John Arnold Heintges (ASN: 0-20281), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Deputy Commander, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, during the period from November 1965 to June 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Heintges 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 (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1957 – 1958
    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) John Arnold Heintges (ASN: 0-20281), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1957 to 1958. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Heintges and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944
    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John Arnold Heintges (ASN: 0-20281), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer and subsequently as Commanding Officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in 1944 and 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Heintges 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:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 53 (1943)

    (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) John Arnold Heintges (ASN: 0-20281), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations in 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Heintges, 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:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General John Arnold Heintges (ASN: 0-20281), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Heintges and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    VII Army

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969
    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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General John Arnold Heintges (ASN: 0-20281), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, SEVENTH Army, from 1967 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Heintges 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 15, 1945
    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 Colonel (Infantry) John Arnold Heintges (ASN: 0-20281), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Germany, on 15 March 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Heintges, 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.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 30, 1943
    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 Soldier’s Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John Arnold Heintges (ASN: 0-20281), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, on 30 July 1943 at Terminal Immense, Italy. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Colonel Heintges reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.