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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Oliver Beirne Patton (ASN: 0-26747), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 3d Brigade, 6th Infantry Division, from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Patton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Germany)

    Action Date:

    December 21, 1944 – May 1945

    Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Oliver Beirne Patton (ASN: 0-26747), United States Army, was captured by German forces during fighting in Europe on or about 21 December 1944 and was held as a Prisoner of War until the end of hostilities in May 1945.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1974
    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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Oliver Beirne Patton (ASN: 0-26747), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with the Department of the Army, from 1972 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Patton 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1970
    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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Oliver Beirne Patton (ASN: 0-26747), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-2 (Military Intelligence), XXIV Corps, Vietnam, from 1968 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Patton 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:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972
    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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Oliver Beirne Patton (ASN: 0-26747), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief Army Section, Military Assistance Advisory Group, Iran, from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Patton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 16 – 19, 1951
    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 240 (June 30, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain (Infantry) Oliver Beirne Patton (ASN: 0-26747), United States Army, for heroic achievement during ground operations against a hostile force as a member of Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the period 16-19 March 1951, near Seoul, Korea, while serving as an Assistant G-2, Captain Patton entered an area recently evacuated by the enemy and known to be heavily mined and booby trapped. Captain Patton’s mission was to obtain intelligence information of the type and characteristics of enemy defensive installations, and although the area had not yet been cleared by engineer demolition teams, he traversed it freely, entering enemy bunkers and defensive installations with complete disregard for his own safety. As a result of Captain Patton’s initiative and courage, much valuable intelligence information was obtained that materially benefited the 3d Infantry Division and higher echelons in future operations. Captain Patton’s heroic performance of this mission reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.