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Clovis
Ethelbert
Byers
November 5, 1899

–

December 13, 1973

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Clovis Byers graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1920. He retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General in 1959.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    March 1948 – May 31, 1959
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 22 (June 10, 1959)

    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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Clovis Ethelbert Byers (ASN: 0-12769), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in duties of great responsibility from March 1948 to 31 May 1959. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Byers 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    IIX Army
    War Department, General Orders No. 25 (1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Clovis Ethelbert Byers (ASN: 0-12769), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, EIGHTH Army, from 1944 – 1946. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Byers 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:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, South West Pacific Area, General Orders No. 63 (1942)

    (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 Brigadier General Clovis Ethelbert Byers (ASN: 0-12769), United States Army, for in action while serving as Commanding General of the 32d Infantry Division during World War II. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    I Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Clovis Ethelbert Byers (ASN: 0-12769), 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 Chief of Staff, I Corps, from 1942 to 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Byers 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    October 1945 – January 1948
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 17 (March 5, 1948)

    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 Major General Clovis Ethelbert Byers (ASN: 0-12769), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the EIGHTH Army from October 1945 to January 1948. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Byers 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. (This award supersedes the award of the Army Commendation Ribbon to Major General Byers for service from 1 to 31 December 1945.)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    I Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Unites 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, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Brigadier General Clovis Ethelbert Byers (ASN: 0-12769), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Chief of Staff, I Corps, in action against the enemy at Buna, New Guinea, in 1942. Brigadier General Byers was an inspiring example of fearless gallantry under enemy fire during various actions taking place on the Buna front. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Byers, 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.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 15, 1942
    Headquarters, Southwest Pacific Area, General Orders No. 63 (December 24, 1942)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Brigadier General Clovis Ethelbert Byers (ASN: 0-12769), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding General, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Buna, New Guinea, on 15 December 1942. Immediately prior to launching an attack on an enemy position, Brigadier General Byers, without regard to his personal safety, visited the front line troops in close proximity to the enemy and to the impact are of our own preparatory mortar concentration, inspiring the men to a greater effort by his personal example. When the attack was launched, he advanced to a position within fifty yards of the assaulting troops. When wounded by an enemy sniper, he continued observation of the action and encouragement of the troops until he was evacuated. His inspiring example of heroism contributed greatly to the success of the attack Brigadier General Byers’ extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.