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Henry
Chesnutt
Britt
1910-01-19

–

1977-07-12

Born:

, 

Georgia

Home:

Tifton

, 

Georgia

Buried: 

Tifton

, 

Georgia

Cemetery:

Oak Ridge Cemetery

Henry Britt graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1932. He retired with disability in 1962 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    24th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action 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 the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Henry Chesnutt Britt, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1950 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Britt and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    24th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1951
    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 390 (1951)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Henry Chesnutt Britt, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action in Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Britt, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    24th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1951
    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 348 (1951)

    (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 Colonel (Infantry) Henry Chesnutt Britt, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1951. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Britt, 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.