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Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel William Bentley Seely, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Seely reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1972
    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 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Bentley Seely, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Seely distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1972 and 1973. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Seely, 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.