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Stan
Roger
Sheridan
March 27, 1928

–

November 25, 2001

Born:

Hollywood

, 

California

Home:

Hollywood

, 

California

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Stan Sheridan graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1951. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Stan Roger Sheridan, 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 from 1965 to 1968.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Stan Roger Sheridan, 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 a Battalion Commander in the 69th Armor and Brigade Commanding Officer, 4th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Stan Roger Sheridan, 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 Project Manager, M60 Tank, from 1971 to 1974.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1981 – 1983
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Stan Roger Sheridan, 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 with Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for RD&A from 1981 to 1983.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    69th Armored Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Stan Roger Sheridan, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Sheridan distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, 4th Infantry Division , in action against the enemy near Pleiku, Republic of Vietnam, in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Sheridan, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Regiment:

    69th Armored Regiment

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Armor) Stan Roger Sheridan, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 69th Armored Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam.