The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Pierce Thomas Graney, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, Operations Group, Combat Maneuver Training Center; and Commander, 1st Brigade, 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized), V Corps, United States Army, Europe, from July 1988 to February 1992. Colonel Graney’s widely acknowledged expertise in tactical operations, his sound judgment, thoughtful leadership, and commitment to doing what is right for the unit and its soldiers produced highly motivated and well trained battalions, not only in 1st Brigade, but in every unit he evaluated at Combat Maneuver Training Center. Colonel Graney’s uncompromising commitment to excellence reflects great credit on the Officer Corps, the Pathfinder Division, and the United States Army.

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) Pierce Thomas Graney, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1985 to June 1987 while serving as Senior Mechanized Infantry Task Force Combat Trainer, Operations Group, National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. Colonel Graney’s sound judgment, technical competence, and professionalism impacted on every aspect of training and set a standard for professional excellence that had a marked effect on the leaders and organizations of the Training and Doctrine Command and the Forces Command. Colonel Graney’s outstanding service reflects great credit upon himself, the National Training Center, and the United States Army.