(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert Moore Blanchard, Jr. (ASN: 0-19292), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1943 to 1948. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Blanchard 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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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
February 1960 – July 1963
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 37 (August 9, 1963)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Robert Moore Blanchard, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from February 1960 to July 1963. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Blanchard 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
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
8th Cavalry RegimentAction Date:
1950 – 1951
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 Colonel (Infantry) Robert Moore Blanchard, Jr. (ASN: 0-19292), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division; and later as Commanding Officer of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, in Korea, from 1950 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Blanchard 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Batallion:
1st BattalionRegiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 28, 1950
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 106 (December 31, 1950)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) Robert Moore Blanchard, Jr. (ASN: 0-19292), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 28 November 1950, Lieutenant Colonel Blanchard was in Command of the 1st Battalion Combat Team, 15th Infantry Regiment, and distinguished himself by his gallantry and outstanding leadership in driving back a determined enemy force which temporarily halted the battalion. He met the opposition, which was well-entrenched and cleverly camouflaged from commanding ground, and through skillful maneuver moved Company C to its objective to act as a base of fire and immediately thereafter rejoined the remainder of the combat team; accomplished the necessary coordination, and led it to the combat team objective. The gallantry, disregard for his own personal safety while exposed to enemy fire, and aggressive leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Blanchard served as an inspiration to his men and caused the enemy to be completely routed with considerable losses of personnel and equipment. The gallantry displayed by Lieutenant Colonel Blanchard reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Batallion:
Infantry BattalionRegiment:
15th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1950 – 1951
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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert Moore Blanchard, Jr. (ASN: 0-19292), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of an Infantry Battalion of the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division; and later as Commanding Officer of the 8th Cavalry Regiment, in Korea, from 1950 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Blanchard and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.