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(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Clyde Beauchamp Bell, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Bell 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.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1977 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel (Infantry) Clyde Beauchamp Bell, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense with Headquarters, Readiness Command, from 1977 to 1979. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Bell reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Air Force, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    39th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th 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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Clyde Beauchamp Bell, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam from 1966 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Bell 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    39th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    9th 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 (Infantry) Clyde Beauchamp Bell, 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 Bell distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 39th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Bell, 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.