John Polk graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Army Colonel.
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John Polk graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Army Colonel.
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(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 (Cavalry) John Fleming Polk, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Executive Officer and later as Commanding Officer of a Squadron of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Polk, 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.
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) John Fleming Polk, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1965 to 1967.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) John Fleming Polk, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer and Commanding Officer of a Squadron of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, from 1943 to 1946.