(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 (Field Artillery) Robert Pepper Clay, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving while serving as Executive Officer of the Division Artillery, 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1951 and 1952. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Clay, 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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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Field Artillery)Regiment:
ArtilleryDivision:
83d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1944 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) Robert Pepper Clay, 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 Executive Officer, Division Artillery, 83d Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Field Artillery)Division:
7th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1951 – 1952
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) Robert Pepper Clay, 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 the 7th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1951 to 1952.