Sponsored by:

Navy Federal Credit Union
Arthur
Simpson
Teague
May 25, 1910

–

August 4, 1967

Born:

Graniteville

, 

South Carolina

Home:

Lancaster

, 

New Hampshire

Buried: 

Lancaster

, 

New Hampshire

Cemetery:

Summer Street Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    22d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 14, 1944
    Headquarters, FIRST U.S. Army, General Orders No. 32 (July 12, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Simpson Teague, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 22d Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 14 June 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Teague’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 4th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    22d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    June 28, 1944
    Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 41 (1944)

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Simpson Teague, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 22d Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 28 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.