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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 Colonel (Infantry) Robert Leroy Dulaney, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, In action in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Dulaney, 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    180th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    45th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 45th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 136 (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 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Robert Leroy Dulaney, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, In action in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Dulaney, 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)

    Regiment:

    180th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    45th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1945
    Unites States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Robert Leroy Dulaney, 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 Commanding Officer, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division in 1945.