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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Joseph Emil DeFrancisco, United States Army, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-3 (Operations and Training), U.S. Forces Korea, from 1993 to 1994.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1996 – 1998
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Joseph Emil DeFrancisco, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally distinguished performance of duty contributing to national security and the defense of the United States as Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Pacific Command, from 1996 to 1998.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1996 – 1998
    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 Lieutenant General Joseph Emil DeFrancisco, 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 Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Pacific Command, from 1996 to 1998. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General DeFrancisco reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1994 – 1996
    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 the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Joseph Emil DeFrancisco, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 24th Infantry Division and Fort Stewart, from June 1994 to May 1996. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General DeFrancisco and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1990 – 1992
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Joseph Emil DeFrancisco, 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 Executive Officer to the Secretary of the Army, from 1990 to 1992.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Joseph Emil DeFrancisco, 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 Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division Artillery, and Commander, 1/84 Field Artillery, from 1982 to 1985.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1988
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Joseph Emil DeFrancisco, 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 the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Department of the Army, from 1986 to 1988.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1988 – 1990
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Joseph Emil DeFrancisco, 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 Commander, 7th Infantry Division Artillery, from 1988 to 1990.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    21st Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    1st Air Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    April 4, 1968
    Headquarters, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), General Orders No. 4573 (June 10, 1968)

    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 Captain (Field Artillery) Joseph Emil DeFrancisco (ASN: O)F-104609), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 21st Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain DeFrancisco distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous action on 4 April 1968, while serving as an Artillery Liaison Officer with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, during a combat mission near Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam. When an infantry unit became heavily engaged with a numerically superior enemy force, Captain DeFrancisco exposed himself to the intense hostile ground fire as his helicopter landed in enemy controlled terrain to evacuate the wounded personnel. Disregarding his own safety, Captain DeFrancisco left the aircraft and began loading all of the wounded men aboard his helicopter. He remained exposed to the enemy fire until all the injured soldiers were safely on the aircraft. His gallant action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.