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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), [then Major] Elisha O. Peckham (ASN: 0-313953), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 17 August 1944. 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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 137 (December 4, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Elisha O. Peckham (ASN: 0-313953), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during the period from June to December 1944. 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    18th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 153 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Elisha O. Peckham (ASN: 0-313953), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 3d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during 1944 and 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    July 1961 – August 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 35 (October 27, 1965)

    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) Elisha O. Peckham, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1961 to August 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Peckham and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.