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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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Robert Chauncey Macon (ASN: 0-4733), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Assistant Commanding General and subsequently as Commanding General of the 83d Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Macon 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 10, 1942

    (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 (Infantry) Robert Chauncey Macon (ASN: 0-4733), 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 French Morocco, on 10 November 1942. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.