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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 General Crosbie Edgerton Saint, 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 Commander in Chief, U. S. Army, Europe, from 1988 to 1992. The distinctive accomplishments of General Saint reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Armor) Crosbie Edgerton Saint, 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 S3, 1/1 Cavalry and DG3, Americal Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Saint and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Armor)

    Division:

    23d Infantry Division (Americal)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Armor) Crosbie Edgerton Saint, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight, evidenced by voluntary actions above and beyond the call of duty while serving as S3, 1/1 Cavalry and DG3, Americal Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968. Major Saint’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1981 – 1983
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Crosbie Edgerton Saint, 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, from 1981 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Saint and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1988 – 1992
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Crosbie Edgerton Saint, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third 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 Commander in Chief, U. S. Army, Europe, from 1988 to 1992. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Saint culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1988
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Crosbie Edgerton Saint, 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 Commanding General, III Corps and Fort Hood, from 1985 to 1988. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Saint and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Action Date:

    1970 – 19711/1/1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) Crosbie Edgerton Saint, 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 Commanding Officer, 1/1 Cavalry and G-3 (Operations and Training), Americal Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Saint and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • 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) Crosbie Edgerton Saint, 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 Saint distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment and subsequently as S-3, 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 Saint, 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.