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 Major (Armor) Thomas Burdick Tyree, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy G-3 (Operations and Training) of the Berlin Brigade from August 1961 to May 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Tyree 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Soldier’s Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)Division:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1967 – 1968
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 Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Thomas Burdick Tyree, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Squadron Commander and Brigade Executive Officer in the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Tyree 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
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)Batallion:
1st SquadronRegiment:
4th Cavalry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1967 – 1968
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Thomas Burdick Tyree, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Tyree distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Tyree, 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)Batallion:
1st SquadronRegiment:
4th Cavalry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1967 – 1968
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Thomas Burdick Tyree, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Tyree distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Tyree, 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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Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)Division:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Thomas Burdick Tyree, United States Army, for for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving as Squadron Commander and Brigade Executive Officer in the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, 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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Armor) Thomas Burdick Tyree, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army from 1969 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Tyree 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.