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William
Harrison
Travis

Born:

, 

New York

Home:

Oak Ridge

, 

Tennessee

William Travis graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1948. He retired as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) William Harrison Travis, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1951. Lieutenant Travis’ 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1970 – 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 the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) William Harrison Travis, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D. C. from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Travis 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean 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 Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) William Harrison Travis, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1951. Lieutenant Travis’ 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean 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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to First Lieutenant (Infantry) William Harrison Travis, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea from 1950 to 1951. Lieutenant Travis’ 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.