Joe Golden graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1932. He retired in 1962 as a U.S. Army Colonel.
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Joe Golden graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1932. He retired in 1962 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Joe Edwin Golden, United States Army, for gallantry in action as Executive Officer, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Golden, 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.
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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 (Infantry) Joe Edwin Golden, United States Army, for gallantry in action as Executive Officer, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in France, on 12 June 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Golden, 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.