(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 (Cavalry) Anthony Frank Kleitz, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Executive Officer, 113th Cavalry Group (Separate), NINETEENTH U.S. Army Corps, in action against the enemy in France from 7 July 1944 to 8 July 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Kleitz’s leadership and disregard for his own safety contributed immeasurably to the crossing of an important river. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Kleitz, 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry)Batallion:
125th Cavalry Reconnaissance SquadronAction Date:
August 1944 – May 1945
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 25 (December 11, 1947)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 Lieutenant Colonel (Cavalry) Anthony F. Kleitz, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 125th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, from August 1944 to May 1945. (This award supersedes the awards to Lieutenant Colonel Kleitz of the Bronze Star (first Oak Leaf Cluster) for service from 25 August to 18 December 1944, as published in General Orders 72, Headquarters XIII Corps, 20 December 1944, and the Bronze Star Medal (third Oak Leaf Cluster) for service from 30 March to 30 April 1945, as published in General Orders 288, Headquarters United States Forces, European Theater, 11 September 1945.)