Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Joseph Keith Kellogg, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Kellogg reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Joseph Keith Kellogg, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kellogg and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Joseph Keith Kellogg, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kellogg culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
First Lieutenant (Infantry)Division:
101st Airborne DivisionAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Infantry) Joseph Keith Kellogg, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action while serving with the 101st Airborne Division during Operation EAGLE THRUST in the Republic of Vietnam. During an air assault, Lieutenant Kellogg pulled a wounded man from a fire line, then went on to attack an enemy bunker system with a machine gun. Running down the line, he destroyed five enemy bunkers with hand grenades. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Joseph Keith Kellogg, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Kellogg and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.