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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 Lieutenant General George Gordon Cantlay (ASN: 0-25979), 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 from 1977 to 1979. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Cantlay reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    Army War College

    Action Date:

    July 1962 – June 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (December 9, 1965)

    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 (Armor) George Gordon Cantlay (ASN: 0-25979), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the Army War College from July 1962 to June 1965.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    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 Brigadier General George Gordon Cantlay (ASN: 0-25979), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Brigadier General Cantlay distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Assistant Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Cantlay, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Gordon Cantlay (ASN: 0-25979), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 – 1969.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Gordon Cantlay (ASN: 0-25979), United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 1st Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam from 1968 – 1969.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Gordon Cantlay (ASN: 0-25979), United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1970 to 1971.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    2d Armored Division

    Action Date:

    1971 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Gordon Cantlay (ASN: 0-25979), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 2d Armored Division, from 1971 to 1973.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Delta

    Division:

    Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1970
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General George Gordon Cantlay (ASN: 0-25979), 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 Deputy Commanding General, Delta, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1969 to 1970.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Armor)

    Division:

    Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Armor) George Gordon Cantlay (ASN: 0-25979), 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 in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army from 1966 to 1968.