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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Leslie Page Holcomb, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the American Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, from 1966 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Holcomb culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    17th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    7th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    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, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Leslie Page Holcomb, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with an Infantry Company of the 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Holcomb, 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.