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Eugene
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Salet

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 5, 1945
    History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Eugene A. Salet (ASN: 0-30790), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 5 January 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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:

    Major (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    15th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (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 Major (Infantry) Eugene A. Salet (ASN: 0-30790), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, during the period culminating on 3 June 1944 The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Major Salet and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 1964 – August 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 46 (October 26, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Eugene A. Salet (ASN: 0-30790), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from July 1964 to August 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Salet and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.