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Joseph
Anthony
Jansen
January 18, 1924

–

March 7, 2005

Born:

Covington

, 

Kentucky

Home:

Fort Thomas

, 

Kentucky

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Joseph Jansen graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    1968
    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 (Corps of Engineers) Joseph Anthony Jansen, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Engineer, II Field Force Vietnam, in 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Jansen 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1970
    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 (Corps of Engineers) Joseph Anthony Jansen, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in the Office of the Chief Engineer from 1968 to 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Jansen 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1974
    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 (Corps of Engineers) Joseph Anthony Jansen, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, Military Personnel Center, from 1972 to 1974. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Jansen 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Corps of Engineers)

    Regiment:

    79th Engineer Group

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    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 Colonel (Corps of Engineers) Joseph Anthony Jansen, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Jansen distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 79th Engineer Group, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Jansen, 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.