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Bert
Alison
David
July 24, 1924

–

January 28, 1979

Born:

Leighton

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Leighton

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Leighton

, 

Pennsylvania

Cemetery:

Leighton Cemetery

Bert David graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1977 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    2d Brigade

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    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 Colonel (Infantry) Bert Alison David, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel David distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel David, 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:

    1969 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Bert Alison David, 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 Assistant Division Commander, 3d Infantry Division, from 1969 to 1970.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    2d Brigade

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Bert Alison David, 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 Commanding Officer, 2d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 to 1968.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    2d Brigade

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Bert Alison David, 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 Commanding Officer, 2d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1967 to 1968.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Bert Alison David, 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 Chief, Artillery Section, Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group Korea, from 1971 to 1972.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1975 – 1977
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Bert Alison David, 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 as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff Logistics, Department of the Army, from 1975 to 1977.