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Navy Federal Credit Union
Walter
Cornelius
Cousland
February 23, 1922

–

June 2, 1988

Born:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Home:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Walter Cousland graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1953. He retired in 1983 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Batallion:

    1st Squadron

    Regiment:

    1st Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    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 Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Walter Cornelius Cousland, 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 Cousland distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Cousland, 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:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Armor) Walter Cornelius Cousland, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Headquarters, U.S. Army and as a Squadron Commander, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1983
    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 Brigadier General Walter Cornelius Cousland, 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 from 1982 to 1983. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Cousland reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1983
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Walter Cornelius Cousland, 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 from 1982 to 1983.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1978
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Walter Cornelius Cousland, 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 Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, U. S. Army, Europe, from 1976 to 1978.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Walter Cornelius Cousland, 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 Commandant, U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, from 1970 to 1972.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Armor) Walter Cornelius Cousland, 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 Headquarters, U.S. Army and as a Squadron Commander, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Batallion:

    1st Squadron

    Regiment:

    1st Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Walter Cornelius Cousland, 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 Cousland distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 23d Infantry Division (Americal), in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Cousland, 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.