(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 Colonel William Eugene Zook, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Army Materiel Command from 1973 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Zook 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.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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 William Eugene Zook, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Combat Development Command, in 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Zook 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.
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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Regiment:
7th Cavalry (Infantry) RegimentDivision:
1st Cavalry DivisionAction Date:
October 4, 1951
Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division, General Orders No. 67 (1952)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) William Eugene Zook, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 7th Cavalry (Infantry) Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy near Yonchon, Korea, on 4 October 1951. When Company C, attacking strongly defended enemy positions, encountered heavy resistance which threatened to halt the advance, Captain Zook, the Battalion S-3 (Operations Officer), disregarding his personal safety, moved up to the lead elements. Here he continuously exposed himself to intense hostile fire while directing and instructing the men in an inspirational and aggressive manner. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Zook, 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.
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Legion of Merit
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 William Eugene Zook, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Senior Advisor to the 23d Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Zook 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.