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Richard
Xavier
Larkin
September 29, 1929

–

August 14, 2010

Born:

Omaha

, 

Nebraska

Home:

Omaha

, 

Nebraska

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Richard Larkin graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1952. He retired in 1981 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1981
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Richard Xavier Larkin, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Deputy Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, from 1979 to 1981. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Larkin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Richard Xavier Larkin, 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 with Headquarters, Department of the Army, from 1967 to 1968.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    12th Infantry 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 (Infantry) Richard Xavier Larkin, 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 Larkin distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, and with Headquarters, United States Army, Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Larkin, 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.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Richard Xavier Larkin, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Defense AttachŽ, Moscow, from 1977 to 1979. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Larkin reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    12th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Richard Xavier Larkin, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Battalion Commander, 3d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, and with Headquarters, U.S. Army, Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    12th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Richard Xavier Larkin, 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, 3d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, and with Headquarters, U.S. Army, Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    12th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Richard Xavier Larkin, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving as a Battalion Commander, 3d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, and with Headquarters, U.S. Army, Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1981
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Richard Xavier Larkin, 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 Deputy Director, Defense Intelligence Agency, from 1979 to 1981.