The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Armor) William Lafayette Nash, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force on 7 February 1970 while serving as a platoon leader with Troop A, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date the troop encountered a company size element of North Vietnamese soldiers. During the initial moments of contact, Lieutenant Nash immediately performed a flanking maneuver with his platoon as he led an assault upon the enemy bunkers. Despite the intense rocket propelled grenade, small arms and automatic weapons fire, he exposed himself to a better view of the enemy. Suddenly his vehicle was hit by a rocket propelled grenade injuring him and two crew member. Refusing evacuation he assured that his crew members received medical attention. Lieutenant Nash resumed the assault and destroyed a rocket propelled grenade team that had been placing accurate fire upon his platoon. He continued to lead his platoon in overrunning the enemy positions and eliminated the insurgent force. First Lieutenant Nash’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major General William Lafayette Nash, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Executive Officer, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1982 to 1983. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nash and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General William Lafayette Nash, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Project Manager, Saudi Arabia National Guard, from 1993 to 1995. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nash and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General William Lafayette Nash, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 1st Armored Division, from 1995 to 1997. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nash and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General William Lafayette Nash, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, T CAC, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, from 1992 to 1993. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nash and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 William Lafayette Nash, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 1st Brigade, 3d Armored Division, Germany, from 1989 to 1991. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Nash and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.