Richard Cody graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1972. From 2004 to 2008 he served as the 31st Vice Chief of Staff of the Army. He retired as a U.S. Army General.
Sponsored by:
Richard
A.
Cody
August 2, 1950
–
Born:
Montpelier
,
Vermont
Awards Received
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Richard A. Cody, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Cody reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard A. Cody, 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Richard A. Cody, 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 Commander, 4th Aviation Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, from 1994 to 1996.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
ColonelBatallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
101st Aviation BrigadeAction Date:
1990 – 1991
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Richard A. Cody, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Battalion Commander, 101st Aviation Brigade, in support of Operation DESERT STORM, from 1990 to 1991.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 Richard A. Cody, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Cody reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard A. Cody, 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Richard A. Cody, 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 Director, Flight Concepts Division, Fort Eustis, from 1991 to 1993.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard A. Cody, 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, culminating as Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, from 2004 to 2008.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Richard A. Cody, 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.