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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 First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), [then Second Lieutenant] Theodore C. Tennant (ASN: 0-949847), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of Battery C, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea from 2 September 1950 to 5 September 1950. First Lieutenant Tennant’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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    15th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 29, 1951
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 544 (September 27, 1951)

    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 (Field Artillery) Theodore C. Tennant (ASN: 0-949847), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Battery C, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 29 August 1951 in the vicinity of Tumil-li, Korea. On this date as a forward observer, Lieutenant Tennant, with other members of a company, were in their foxholes when the enemy launched a surprise counterattack. The suddenness of the attack caused confusion among the troops. Lieutenant Tennant, with complete disregard for his personal safety, left his covered position and gathered the retreating soldiers and placed them in a position to effectively return the enemy fire. His actions enabled the unit to withdraw to higher ground with a minimum of casualties and loss of ground. The gallantry and devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Tennant on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), [then Second Lieutenant]

    Batallion:

    15th Field Artillery Battalion

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 17 – 21, 1950
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 71 (October 18, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), [then Second Lieutenant] Theodore C. Tennant (ASN: 0-949847), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a member of Battery C, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea from 17 September 1950 to 21 September 1950. First Lieutenant Tennant’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.