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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: August T. Terry, Jr. (ASN: 0-31781), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 4th Infantry Division during World War II.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    Division Artillery

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1950

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 50 (August 8, 1950) & Headquarters, EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea, General Orders No. 45 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) August T. Terry, Jr. (ASN: 0-31781), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in July and August 1950. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.