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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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert Chilton Works, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 97th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Works, 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:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    97th Mountain Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    10th Mountain Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Robert Chilton Works, 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 G-3, and later as Commanding Officer, 3d Battalion, 97th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    97th Mountain Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    10th Mountain Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 10th Mountain Division, General Orders No. 43 (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert Chilton Works, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 97th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Works, 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.