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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Luke Osteen, Jr., 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 G-3 (Operations and Training), XXIV Corps, and Commanding Officer, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division, from 1968 to 1969.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 161 (1950)

    (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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) John Luke Osteen, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with an Infantry Company of the 7th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Osteen, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Luke Osteen, Jr., 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 Deputy Commanding Officer, 4th Brigade, 6th Infantry Division, in Hawaii, in 1968.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John Luke Osteen, Jr., 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 as Deputy Commanding General, SIXTH Army, and Commander, Readiness Region NINE, from 1976 to 1979.