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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 Major General David Richard Evan Hale, 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, as Deputy Commanding General, ALFSEE, Turkey, from 1996 to 1998. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hale reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion (Airborne)

    Regiment:

    508th Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    82d Airborne Division

    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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) David Richard Evan Hale, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Second Lieutenant Hale distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade, 82d Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Hale, 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:

    1988 – 1990
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General David Richard Evan Hale, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 9th Infantry Regiment, Fort Ord, from 1988 to 1990.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1990
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General David Richard Evan Hale, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit 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 in 1990.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1993
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General David Richard Evan Hale, United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 7th Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, in 1993.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1992
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General David Richard Evan Hale, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as J-5, Plans and Policy Directorate, Joint Staff, in 1992. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Hale 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:

    1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General David Richard Evan Hale, 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 with the Office of the Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management, Department of the Army, in 1985.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    November 15, 1969
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 31 (July 1, 1971)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Captain (Infantry) David Richard Evan Hale, United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy at Drake Kaserne, Frankfurt, Germany on 15 November 1969. On that date Captain Hale rescued the passengers and crewmembers trapped in a crashed helicopter. The helicopter crashed on its side, jamming all exit doors and trapping all the occupants. With the motor still running, fuel was pouring from the aircraft and being whipped by winds into the engine, permeating the aircraft and the vicinity with fuel and fumes. This presented an extremely flammable condition. Captain Hale, without hesitating, kicked in the lower part of the Plexiglas on the nose of the aircraft and successfully evacuated passengers and crew. By his courageous action and humanitarian regard for his fellow man, in the dedication of his service to his country, Captain Hale has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1994
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General David Richard Evan Hale, 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 as Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, in 1994.