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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 the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Thomas Duncan Gillis, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Executive Officer of Combat Command R, 4th Armored Division, in 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Gillis made a hazardous trip through enemy territory at night. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Gillis, 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 (Armor)

    Action Date:

    September 1962 – July 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 29 (August 27, 1965)

    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 (Armor) Thomas Duncan Gillis, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from September 1962 to July 1965.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    24th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1952
    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 (Cavalry) Thomas Duncan Gillis, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1950 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Gillis and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    Combat Command R

    Division:

    4th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 4th Armored Division, General Orders No. 72 (1945)

    (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 (Cavalry) Thomas Duncan Gillis, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Executive Officer of Combat Command R, 4th 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 Lieutenant Colonel Gillis, 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.