William Leggett graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1952. He retired in 1984 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

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William Leggett graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1952. He retired in 1984 as a U.S. Army Colonel.









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(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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Thomas Leggett, Jr., 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 Leggett distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Leggett, 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.
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(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 a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Thomas Leggett, Jr., 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 Leggett distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Leggett, 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.
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(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 (Infantry) William Thomas Leggett, Jr., 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 Leggett distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Leggett, 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.
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(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 a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Thomas Leggett, Jr., 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 Leggett distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Leggett, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) William Thomas Leggett, Jr., 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 International Security Affairs, from 1970 to 1973.
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(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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Thomas Leggett, Jr., 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 Leggett distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Leggett, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) William Thomas Leggett, Jr., 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 at the American War College, from 1978 to 1984.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) William Thomas Leggett, Jr., 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 a Battalion Commander and as G5, 9th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, in 1968.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) William Thomas Leggett, Jr., 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 with the Army War College from 1978 to 1984.