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Louis Hightower graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1959. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1980

    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 (Infantry) Louis Victor Hightower, III, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense with the U.S. – Spain Planning Staff, Madrid, from 1977 to 1980. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel (Infantry) Hightower reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1987

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Louis Victor Hightower, III, 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 Officer, Training Support Center, Fort Eustis, from 1986 to 1987.