(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 (Infantry) Thomas Brock Maertens, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Alaska, from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Maertens 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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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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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, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Brock Maertens, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Professor of Military Science at Clemson University, from 1972 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Maertens 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
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United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
3d BrigadeDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1966
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 pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Thomas Brock Maertens, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Maertens distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1966. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Maertens, 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.
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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, 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) Thomas Brock Maertens, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, U.S. Army Alaska, from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Maertens 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.