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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Leonard Votel, 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 Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, from 1998 to 2000.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Joseph Leonard Votel, 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.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Joseph Leonard Votel, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of General Votel reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Joseph Leonard Votel, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Votel reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Joseph Leonard Votel, 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.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to General Joseph Leonard Votel, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Votel reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    75th Ranger Regiment

    Division:

    Fort Benning

    Action Date:

    2001
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Colonel (Infantry) Joseph Leonard Votel, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Commander, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, in 2001. The distinctive accomplishments of Colonel (Infantry) Votel reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.