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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Armor) Watha James Eddins, 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 as Deputy Chief of Staff, U.S. Forces Korea, from 1980 to 1981.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    1976 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel (Armor) Watha James Eddins, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1976 to 1979. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel (Armor) Eddins reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Armor) Watha James Eddins, 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 in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense, from 1969 to 1972.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Armor) Watha James Eddins, 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 as Executive Officer, Chief of Staff, Army Communications Systems Agency, from 1983 to 1985.