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George
Alvin
Millener
Jr.
1926-12-22

–

1984-07-16

Born:

Washington

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Prince Georges

, 

Maryland

Buried: 

El Paso

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Bliss National Cemetery

George Millener was a non-graduating Member of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1949. He retired with disability in 1975 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1975
    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 Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) George Alvin Millener, Jr. (ASN: 0-61600), 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 Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Millener 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1973
    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 Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) George Alvin Millener, Jr. (ASN: 0-61600), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1972 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Millener 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:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    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) George Alvin Millener, Jr. (ASN: 0-61600), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army, Department of the Army, from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Millener 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:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 21, 1950
    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 105 (December 30, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) George Alvin Millener, Jr. (ASN: 0-61600), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 21 November 1950, near Majon-Ni, Korea, Lieutenant Millener was in command of a reinforced motorized platoon patrol proceeding to Tongyong, Korea. The patrol encountered a road block consisting of an overturned burned truck. Lieutenant Millener sent one squad forward to remove the road block. At this instant, heavy enemy fire was received from the left flank, and left rear of the column. Lieutenant Millener was wounded in h is hand and leg in the initial outburst of fire. Unhesitatingly, and with utter disregard for his own personal safety, he moved to successive positions along the road, organizing his platoon. Although at all times exposed to consistent, intense enemy fire, he calmly stood on the road, directing the drivers into their vehicles and getting them turned around. Under covering fire directed by Lieutenant Millener, some vehicles with wounded aboard were able to withdraw to their battalion area. The gallantry, leadership and initiative displayed by Lieutenant Millener reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    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, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) George Alvin Millener, Jr. (ASN: 0-61600), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 509th Infantry Regiment, in Germany, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Millener 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:

    1970 – 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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) George Alvin Millener, Jr. (ASN: 0-61600), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Combat Development Command from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Millener 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.