(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 Colonel (Infantry) Elvy Benton Roberts (ASN: 0-25781), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Roberts distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in January and February 1966. Colonel Roberts directed attacks on well-fortified enemy positions near in the Bong Son operation near Pleiku, Republic of Vietnam. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Roberts, 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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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
1st Cavalry DivisionAction Date:
Vietnam War
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Major General Elvy Benton Roberts (ASN: 0-25781), United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. His outstanding courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Division:
Military Assistance Command, VietnamAction Date:
1966
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Elvy Benton Roberts (ASN: 0-25781), 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 Military Assistance Command, Vietnam in the Republic of Vietnam in 1966.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
1st Cavalry DivisionAction Date:
1969 – 1970
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Elvy Benton Roberts (ASN: 0-25781), 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 as Commanding General, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1969 to 1970.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)Action Date:
1969 – 1970
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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major General Elvy Benton Roberts (ASN: 0-25781), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major General Roberts distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding General of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1969 and 1970. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Roberts, 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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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant GeneralDivision:
VI ArmyAction Date:
1973 – 1975
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Elvy Benton Roberts (ASN: 0-25781), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, SIXTH Army, from 1973 to 1975.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
1st BrigadeDivision:
1st Cavalry DivisionAction Date:
1965 – 1966
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Elvy Benton Roberts (ASN: 0-25781), 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 Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1965 to 1966.