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Stephen
Silvasy
, Jr.
October 24, 1941

–

Born:

Philadelphia

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Philadelphia

, 

Pennsylvania

Stephen Silvasy graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1963. He retired in 1998 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    502d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne 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 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 Captain (Infantry) Stephen Silvasy, 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. Captain Silvasy distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company in the 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Silvasy, 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.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1991 – 1993
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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 Stephen Silvasy, Jr., 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 with EIGHTH U.S. Army, Korea from 1991 to 1993. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Silvasy reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1976
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Stephen Silvasy, Jr., 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 with Training and Doctrine Command from 1972 to 1976.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1996 – 1998
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Stephen Silvasy, Jr., 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 Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific, from 1996 to 1998.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    504th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    82d Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1964–65
    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 Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Stephen Silvasy, Jr., United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 1st Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action against an armed enemy in the Dominican Republic, in 1964 and 1965. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Silvasy, 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:

    1983
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Stephen Silvasy, Jr., 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 Commanding Officer, 2d Brigade, 82d Airborne Division, from 1983 to 1985.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1993 – 1996
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Stephen Silvasy, Jr., 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 Director J7 Operations, Plans and Interoperatons, Director Joint Staff, from 1993 to 1996. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Silvasy reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Infantry) Stephen Silvasy, Jr., 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 Director, Air Operations Center, Headquarters, U.S. Army Vietnam, from 1971 to 1972.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Stephen Silvasy, Jr., 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 as Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 32d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1976 to 1978.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    502d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Infantry) Stephen Silvasy, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.