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Oliver
Perry
Newman
1899-11-22

–

1976-10-08

Born:

Fayetteville

, 

Tennessee

Home:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Oliver Newman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 14, 1922. He retired with disability in 1958 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    186th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    41st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 41st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 24 (1944)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Oliver Perry Newman, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in New Guinea, in 1943 and 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Newman, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    186th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    41st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Oliver Perry Newman, 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 as Commanding Officer, 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division from 1943 to 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    186th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    41st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 41st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 48 (1944)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Oliver Perry Newman, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Newman, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    August 1952 – May 31, 1958
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 24 (July 10, 1958)

    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 Major General Oliver Perry Newman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from August 1952 to 31 May 1958.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1950 – 1952

    (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 Brigadier General Oliver Perry Newman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Commanding General, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1950 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Newman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.