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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 Colonel (Infantry) Francis Thomas Pachler (ASN: 0-18488), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Leyte, Philippine Islands, in 1945. Colonel Pachler set up an observation post in the foremost front lines and directed operations in spite of heavy enemy fire. About 150 rounds of enemy artillery landed in the vicinity of the post, covering it with dirt and debris. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Pachler, 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)

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Francis Thomas Pachler (ASN: 0-18488), 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 G-3, 7th Infantry Division, at Attu, Territory of Alaska, in 1943.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1946
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Francis Thomas Pachler (ASN: 0-18488), 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 Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion and later of an Infantry Regiment of the 7th Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1946.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    May 1954 – May 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 27 (June 22, 1967)

    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 Francis Thomas Pachler (ASN: 0-18488), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from May 1954 to May 1967.