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Herbert Temple served from 1978 to 1981 as Deputy Director and from 1982 to 1986 as Director of the Army National Guard, and from 1986 to 1990 as the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. He retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    August 16, 1986 – January 31, 1993

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Herbert Ralph Temple, United States Army, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of the National Guard Bureau, from 16 August 1986 to 31 January 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Temple 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:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Herbert Ralph Temple, 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.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    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 Lieutenant General Herbert Ralph Temple, 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 Lieutenant General Temple reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    August 16, 1986 – January 31, 1993

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Herbert Ralph Temple, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of 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 Chief of the National Guard Bureau, from 16 August 1986 to 31 January 1990. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Temple 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Herbert Ralph Temple, 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.