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Navy Federal Credit Union
Jack
L.
Tilley
December 3, 1948

–

Born:

Vancouver

, 

Washington

After enlisting in the Army in 1966, Jack TillyÕs first assignment was to the Republic of Vietnam with A Troop, 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment as a vehicle crewman. Upon returning home, he became a Drill Instructor. He has held every key leadership position from tank to First Sergeant, and from 2000 to 2004 he served as the 12th Sergeant Major of the Army. He was the last Vietnam War Veteran to serve in that post, and retired in 2004.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Sergeant Major Jack L. Tilley, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Major Tilley reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major of the Army

    Action Date:

    June 2000 – January 2004

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major of the Army Jack L. Tilley, 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 June 2000 to January 2004. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Sergeant Major Tilley 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major Jack L. Tilley, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant Major

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Sergeant Major Jack L. Tilley, 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.