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John
Edward
Stannard
1922-02-03

–

1993-10-31

Born:

Kenmare

, 

North Dakota

Home:

Williston

, 

North Dakota

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

After serving as an enlisted man early in World War II, John Stannard was one of two members of the Americal Division to receive an appointment to West Point. He entered and graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1975 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General. He received awards of the Combat Infantryman’s Badge for service in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1970
    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 Brigadier General John Edward Stannard (ASN: 20710999), 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 Secretary of Defense from 1968 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stannard 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:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    8th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    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) John Edward Stannard (ASN: 20710999), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Stannard distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1967. Intelligence had reliable information that a large North Vietnamese Army unit was operating in the vicinity Company C received orders to close with Company B to have sufficient firepower should they encounter what proved to be the 2nd North Vietnamese Army Regiment. The companies were sucked into an NVA ambush and took heavy casualties. Lieutenant Colonel Stannard was coordinating support, including a smoke screen between his companies and the North Vietnamese, and at dusk he was dropped off at their night position. He visited each of the platoons, encouraging all, and a head count revealed Company C unable to account for several personnel, including the dog handler and his dog. Lieutenant Colonel Stannard organized a volunteer group to search for the missing personnel and recovered all of them including the dog handler and his dog. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Stannard, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel (Infantry) John Edward Stannard (ASN: 20710999), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion and Infantry Brigade of the 1st Cavalry Division in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Stannard’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    164th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 224 (1943)

    (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 Sergeant John Edward Stannard (ASN: 20710999), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 164th Infantry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy at Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, in 1942 and 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Stannard, 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    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 Colonel (Infantry) John Edward Stannard (ASN: 20710999), 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 and Infantry Brigade of the 1st Cavalry Division in the Republic of Vietnam. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Stannard 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:

    1967 – 1968
    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 Colonel (Infantry) John Edward Stannard (ASN: 20710999), 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 and Infantry Brigade of the 1st Cavalry Division in the Republic of Vietnam. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Stannard 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    8th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    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) John Edward Stannard (ASN: 20710999), 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 Stannard distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, and subsequently as Commanding Officer of the 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Stannard, 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: 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 Brigadier General John Edward Stannard (ASN: 20710999), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Allied Landing Forces Central Europe, from 1970 t 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Stannard 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.