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Larry Jordan graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1968. He retired in 2003 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1991 – 1992

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Larry Reginald Jordan, 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 Assistant Division Commander, 3d Armored Division, Germany, from 1991 to 1992.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    2001 – 2003

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Larry Reginald Jordan, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 1 August 1993 to 31 July 2003, culminating as Deputy Commanding General and Chief of Staff, Training and Doctrine Command, The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Jordan culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Armor)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion (Mechanized)

    Regiment:

    2d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 23, 1969

    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 16331 (December 16, 1969)

    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 First Lieutenant (Armor) Larry Reginald Jordan, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion (Mechanized), 2d Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam on 23 November 1968. On this date, First Lieutenant Jordan was serving with his mechanized unit on a reinforcement operation in the Michelin Rubber Plantation. After another friendly company had made contact with an enemy base camp and had been pinned down, First Lieutenant Jordan’s unit maneuvered with their tracks to the point of contact. When he had reached his beleaguered comrades, First Lieutenant Jordan brought the 50 caliber machine guns into operation and instantly placed devastating accurate fire upon the insurgent emplacements. With tactical deliberation, he then led his unit on a deliberate assault of the aggressor positions. First Lieutenant Jordan risked his life as he personally placed suppressive machinegun fire from his track and simultaneously directed the destruction of enemy bunkers with hand grenades. Continuing to disregard the hostile fire raking the area, he coordinated the assault of the enemy positions using the combined strength of the infantry and his mechanized unit until many of the insurgent strongholds were silenced. When the last remaining insurgent emplacement began placing heavy rocket-propelled grenade fire on the friendly unit, First Lieutenant Jordan quickly placed his heavy machinegun fir on the position and directed its destruction with recoilless rifle fire. His courageous initiative and exemplary professionalism significantly contributed to the death of 32 enemy soldiers and the success of the encounter. First Lieutenant Jordan’s unquestionable valor in close combat against a hostile force is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1993 – 1995

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Larry Reginald Jordan, 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, The Armor Center and Commandant, The Army School, from June 1993 to June 1995. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Jordan and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.