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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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major (Cavalry) George Washington England, Jr. (ASN: 0-23226), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 14th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major England, 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 (Cavalry)

    Division:

    VI Army

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Cavalry) George Washington England, Jr. (ASN: 0-23226), 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 with the SIXTH Army from 1965 to 1968.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron

    Division:

    14th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 14th Armored Division, General Orders No. 16 (1945)

    (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 Major (Cavalry) George Washington England, Jr. (ASN: 0-23226), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 94th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 14th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major England, 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.