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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 the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Gordon Talmage Kimbrell, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Kimbrell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 3d Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Kimbrell, 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)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile

    Action Date:

    June 11, 1970
    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 pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain (Infantry) Gordon Talmage Kimbrell, Jr., 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 Kimbrell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of Company B, 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in Cambodia, on 11 June 1970. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Kimbrell, 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.