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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Cavalry) Adrian St. John, II, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of an Assault Gun Troop of the 15th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment, 66th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Brittany, France, on 4 August 1944. While storming the town of Chateuneuf, Captain St. John’s lead tank was disabled by an enemy anti-tank gun and Captain St. John gave protective cover for and evacuated every member to safety. He reconnoitered for a bypass and on foot, led his tanks forward in the face of fire from enemy snipers and automatic weapons 100 yards away. About half a squad of Infantry joined the tanks and with this support, Captain St. John led the tanks into the town of Chateuneuf. While in Chateuneuf, he controlled the fire of the lead tank in silencing an enemy position in a hundred-yard fire duel. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain St. John, 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

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    Department of the Army

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Adrian St. John, II, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Department of the Army, from 1971 to 1972.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1974
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Adrian St. John, II, United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 1st Armored Division, in Europe, from 1972 to 1974.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Division:

    Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Cavalry) Adrian St. John, II, 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 OJ-5, Plans and Policy Directorate, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1964 to 1966.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    Joint Staff

    Division:

    Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

    Action Date:

    1974 – 1977
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Adrian St. John, II, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Director, Joint Staff, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1974 to 1977.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Cavalry) Adrian St. John, II, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Department of the Army

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Adrian St. John, II, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States with the Department of the Army, from 1971 to 1972.