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Robert
Busill
Tully

Born:

, 

Texas

Home:

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Buried: 

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Cemetery:

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

Robert Tully 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 (Infantry)
    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 (Infantry) Robert Busill Tully, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Tully 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 (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    November 14 – 15 1965
    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) Robert Busill Tully, 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 Tully distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), during the battle at Ia Drang, Republic of Vietnam, on 14 – 15 November 1965. Lieutenant Colonel Tully led his battalion overland through enemy controlled territory to LZ X-RAY, to reinforce a trapped platoon of cavalrymen. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Tully, 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.