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Dave
Richard
Palmer

Born:

, 

Oklahoma

Dave Palmer graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1956. From 1986 to 1991, he served as Superintendent of the Academy. He retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • 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 Dave Richard Palmer, 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 Commandant, Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, from 1983 to 1985.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1991
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Dave Richard Palmer, 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 Superintendent, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, from 1986 to 1991.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1973 – 1976
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Dave Richard Palmer, 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 Chief of Staff of the Army from 1973 to 1976.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Dave Richard Palmer, 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 Brigade Executive Officer and Battalion Commanding Officer, 33d Armor, 3d Armored Division, in Europe, from 1969 to 1971.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Dave Richard Palmer, 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 an Advisor to the Army of the Republic of Vietnam, from 1971 to 1972.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1981
    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 Lieutenant General Dave Richard Palmer, United States Army, was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Office of the J-5, Plans and Policy Directorate, Joint Staff, from 1979 to 1981. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Palmer reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.