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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Edwin Hess Burba, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander in Chief, Forces Command, from 1989 to 1993.

Awards Received

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Edwin Hess Burba, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Burba reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1979

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Edwin Hess Burba, 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 in the Army Training Study from 1977 to 1979.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action 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 Colonel (Infantry) Edwin Hess Burba, Jr. United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Burba distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Burba, 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.