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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 Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Paul Vernon Tuttle, Jr. (ASN: 0-21896), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Belgium on 17 December 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Tuttle’s 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 2d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    North Carolina State University

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Paul Vernon Tuttle, Jr. (ASN: 0-21896), 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 Professor of Military Science, North Carolina State University, from 1967 to 1969.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    23d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    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, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Paul Vernon Tuttle, Jr. (ASN: 0-21896), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Tuttle, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    U.S. Army Europe

    Action Date:

    July 1963 – June 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 36 (September 14, 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 Colonel (Infantry) Paul Vernon Tuttle, Jr. (ASN: 0-21896), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility with Headquarters, U.S. Army Europe, during the period from July 1963 to June 1967.