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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 Captain (Infantry) Louis John Schelter, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 8th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1950 and 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Schelter, 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)

    Regiment:

    3d Brigade

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Louis John Schelter, 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 Commanding Officer, 3d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1968

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Louis John Schelter, 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 in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics, Department of the Army, from 1966 to 1968.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1975

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Louis John Schelter, 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, Defense Supply Center, from 1974 to 1975.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    3d Brigade

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    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 July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Louis John Schelter, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Schelter distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Schelter, 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Louis John Schelter, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 General, Defense Contract Administrative Services, New York, from 1970 to 1972.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    3d Brigade

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    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 July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Louis John Schelter, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Schelter distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Schelter, 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.