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George
Stanley
Webb
, Jr.
February 7, 1923

–

March 18, 2018

Born:

Altoona

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Wynnewood

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

George Webb graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1946. He retired in 1976 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1975
    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 (Cavalry) George Stanley Webb, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, from 1972 to 1975. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Webb 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:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)

    Batallion:

    3d Squadron

    Regiment:

    4th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    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 (Cavalry) George Stanley Webb, Jr., 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 Webb distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Webb, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    4th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    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) George Stanley Webb, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Squadron Commander in the 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Webb 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 (Cavalry)

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    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 (Cavalry) George Stanley Webb, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as an Advisor with Civil Operations and Rural Development Support, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1971 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Webb 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.