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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Ronald Gordon Odom, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Odom distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 502d Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on 13 August 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Odom, 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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    502d Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    November 9, 1966
    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 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Ronald Gordon Odom, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Odom distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Company of the 502d Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy on 9 November 1966. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Odom, 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.