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(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 (Cavalry) Frank Donald Conant, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, Support Command, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam in 1970. Colonel Conant’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.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    Support Command

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action 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 (Cavalry) Frank Donald Conant, Jr., United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving as Commanding Officer, Support Command, 1st Infantry Division, in action in the Republic of Vietnam in 1970. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Colonel Conant reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    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 the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Cavalry) Frank Donald Conant, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Division Advisor to the 9th Vietnam Division, in the Republic of Vietnam in 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Conant 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.