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Dale
Allen
Vesser

Born:

, 

California

Home:

Pocatello

, 

Idaho

Dale Vesser graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1954. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Dale Allen Vesser, 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, Military Assistant Command, and Squadron S3 and Executive Officer, 4th Cavalry, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Dale Allen Vesser, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Chief Line Officer, Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force, in 1980. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Vesser reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1976
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Dale Allen Vesser, 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 in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Department of the Army, from 1974 to 1976.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1980
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Dale Allen Vesser, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Department of the Army, from 1978 to 1980. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Vesser reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1987
    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 Lieutenant General Dale Allen Vesser, 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 J-5, Plans and Policy Directorate, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1985 to 1987. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Vesser reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Dale Allen Vesser, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight with Headquarters, Military Assistant Command, and Squadron S3 and Executive Officer, 4th Cavalry, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    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) Dale Allen Vesser, 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 Vesser distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1970 and 1971. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Vesser, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Dale Allen Vesser, 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 Commanding General, 5th Infantry Division, from 1983 to 1985.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Dale Allen Vesser, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 J-5, Plans and Policy Directorate, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1985 to 1987.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Dale Allen Vesser, 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, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1970 to 1971.