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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 Captain (Infantry) John Alan Hoefling, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Hoefling, 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 (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    2d Brigade

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) John Alan Hoefling, 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, 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    2d Brigade

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 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 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) John Alan Hoefling, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Hoefling distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Hoefling, 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:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1976
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Alan Hoefling, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with the Department of the Army from 1974 to 1976.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    2d Brigade

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) John Alan Hoefling, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    2d Brigade

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) John Alan Hoefling, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    2d Brigade

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) John Alan Hoefling, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving as Commanding Officer, 2d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Alan Hoefling, 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 Assistant Division Commander, 3d Armored Division, Germany, from 1972 to 1974.