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Dale
Rudolf
Nelson

Born:

, 

New York

Home:

Lockport

, 

New York

Dale Nelson graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1968. He retired in 1999 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1989 – 1991
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Dale Rudolf Nelson, 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 as Commander, 3d Brigade, Fort Dix, from 1989 to 1991.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1981 – 1983
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Dale Rudolf Nelson, 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 Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Department of the Army, from 1981 to 1983.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1997 – 1999
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Dale Rudolf Nelson, 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 Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Operations, Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia, from 1997 to 1999.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Dale Rudolf Nelson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Nelson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Platoon Leader in an Infantry Company of the 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1969 and 1970. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Nelson, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1995 – 1997
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Dale Rudolf Nelson, United States Army, was awarded a Silver Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Sixth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 24ID, Fort Stewart, from 1995 to 1997.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1991 – 1993
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Dale Rudolf Nelson, United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-3 (Operations and Training), Headquarters, III Corps and Fort Hood, from 1991 to 1993.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1993 – 1995
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Dale Rudolf Nelson, United States Army, was awarded a Fourth Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fifth 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 Director Strategy, Plans and Policy, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Department of the Army, from 1993 to 1995.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Dale Rudolf Nelson, 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, 2d Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Germany, from 1983 to 1985.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Infantry) Dale Rudolf Nelson, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in 1972.