(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Levin Barnett Broughton, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Combat Development Command, from 1969 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Broughton 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Soldier’s Medal
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel Levin Barnett Broughton, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Joint U.S. Military Assistance Group Korea, from 1973 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Broughton 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
ColonelRegiment:
3d BrigadeDivision:
9th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Colonel Levin Barnett Broughton, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 3d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam in 1969. Colonel Broughton’s outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
ColonelRegiment:
8th Cavalry RegimentDivision:
1st Cavalry DivisionAction Date:
1965 – 1966
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Colonel Levin Barnett Broughton, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as commanding officer of a battalion of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1965 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Broughton 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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Soldier’s Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
ColonelRegiment:
3d BrigadeDivision:
9th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Colonel Levin Barnett Broughton, United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving as Commanding Officer, 3d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam in 1969. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Colonel Broughton reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.