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Wilbur
Henry
Vinson
, Jr.
October 10, 1924

–

March 28, 1979

Born:

Fort Benning

, 

Georgia

Home:

Fort Benning

, 

Georgia

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Henry Vinson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1945. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    19th Artillery regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    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 Colonel (Field Artillery) Wilbur Henry Vinson, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 19th Artillery Regiment, and Deputy Commanding Officer, Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Vinson 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    19th Artillery regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    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 (Field Artillery) Wilbur Henry Vinson, 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 Vinson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer, 19th Artillery Regiment, and Deputy Commanding Officer, Division Artillery, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Vinson, 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:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Action Date:

    July 1962 – July 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (December 9, 1965)

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Wilbur H. Vinson, Jr., 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 Research and Development from July 1962 to July 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Vinson 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.