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Silas
Lee
Copeland
April 2, 1920

–

December 4, 2001

Born:

Embryfield

, 

Texas

Buried: 

Huntsville

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Oakwood Cemetery

A veteran of three wars, Silas Copeland served in the last few months of World War II with the 2d Armored Division, and in the Korean War with the 1st Cavalry Division. He subsequently also served a tour of duty in Vietnam in 1969. He served from 1970 to 1973 as the 3d Sergeant Major of the Army. He retired in 1973, and died on December 4, 2001. He is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville, Texas.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major Silas Lee Copeland, 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 Sergeant Major of the 1st Infantry Division and subsequently of the 4th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major Silas Lee Copeland, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Sergeant Major of the 1st Infantry Division and subsequently of the 4th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major of the Army

    Action Date:

    October 1970 – June 1973

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major of the Army Silas Lee Copeland, 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 Sergeant Major of the Army from October 1970 to June 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Major Copeland 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.