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Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Armor) Richard Marvin Saunders, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Vice President of the United States from 1997 to 2001. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel (Armor) Saunders reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    1993 – 1996
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel (Armor) Richard Marvin Saunders, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Office of the Vice President of the United States from 1993 to 1996. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel (Armor) Saunders reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    1991 – 1993
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel (Armor) Richard Marvin Saunders, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Department of State, from 1991 to 1993. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel (Armor) Saunders reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    1989 – 1991
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Armor) Richard Marvin Saunders, 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 in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army, from 1989 to 1991.