Almond, Edward Mallory (Ned)

Date of birth:: December 12th, 1892 (Luray/Virginia, USA)
Date of death:: June 11th, 1979 (San Antonio/Texas, USA)
Buried on:: Arlington National Cemetery
Service number:: 0-4666
Nationality:: American

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Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: First World War (1914-1918)
Rank:: Major
Unit:: 12th Machine-Gun Battalion, 4th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
Awarded on:: July 10th, 1945

Headquarters, FIFTH Army, General Orders No. 86

Silver Star Medal (SSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major General
Awarded on:: July 10th, 1945

"For gallantry in action on 25 and 26 April 1945, while Commanding the 92d Infantry Division, in Italy. While his troops were engaged in a bitter offensive against a stubborn foe, Major General Almond entered a town near the front lines which was under complete domination of enemy artillery and mortar fire. For six hours following his entry, the enemy subjected the town to a tremendous artillery concentration. Regardless of the extremely hazardous situation, he remained in the area, personally supervising the forward movement of his infantry and artillery in the assault on Lavagna. On the afternoon of the following day, he personally reassured and encouraged the men in moving from Chiavari toward Genoa. After t his town had been secured, he disdained the relative security of buildings and again conspicuously exposed himself to the extremely hazardous combat conditions. Moving from unit to unit he directed and inspired the armor, infantry and field artillery in its advance toward the highly strategic objective of Genoa. Major General Almond's bold and completed determination to close with the German enemy and destroy him reflect high credit on his aggressive fighting spirit which exemplified the gallant traditions of the United States Army."

Headquarters, FIFTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 86

Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Major General
Awarded on:: 1945

War Department, General Orders No. 67

Distinguished Service Medal - Army (DSM)

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Korean War (1950-1953)
Rank:: Major General
Awarded on:: October 23rd, 1950

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding General of X Corps. Major General Almond distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea during the period from 15 to 25 September 1950. During the seizure of Inchon, General Almond personally visited front line units, coordinated tactical efforts, and by his own fearless example aided them in seizing assigned objectives. Following the fall of Inchon, General Almond personally led his troops in their rapid drive through enemy-held territory to seize Seoul, and to speed the disintegration of the enemy forces. During the assault of the Han River, he moved to a forward position well beyond the line of friendly forces to observe and control the river crossing. Despite heavy enemy mortar fire directed at him, General Almond remained to supervise the air and artillery support which was protecting the first units of the Seventh Infantry Division crossing the river. Disregarding enemy mine fields and sniper fire, he proceeded to the crossing site to direct fire of amphibious tanks neutralizing enemy opposition which was impeding our crossing. By his inspirational leadership, his complete indifference to danger, and personal control of the battlefield, General Almond quickly concluded tactical operations which destroyed the enemy forces in the X Corps zone of action and saved countless lives in the forces under his command."

General Headquarters Far East Command: General Orders No. 43

Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)

Period:: Korean War (1950-1953)
Rank:: Lieutenant General
Awarded on:: May 28th, 1951

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as Commanding General, X Corps. Lieutenant General Almond distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces during the massive offensive by three known Communist Armies against the X Corps, during the period from 16 through 25 May 1951. General Almond personally directed the historic defense which contained this attack and resulted in crushing losses in enemy manpower and materiel. During this period General Almond distinguished himself by countless acts of individual heroism as well as providing the inspiration, leadership and tactical skill which contributed materially the success of this operation. On 19 May 1951, while reconnoitering enemy positions in a light aircraft, he observed 250 enemy at a point forward of a friendly tank patrol. General Almond landed his plane by the tank column and sent the tank platoon leader in his aide's plane to observe the enemy group. While with the tank column the enemy set up a machine gun within 500 yards of his position. Without regard for hostile fire from this gun, he directed tank fire which silenced the weapon. The tank platoon went on to destroy the 250 enemy. On 21 May 1951, General Almond made an aerial reconnaissance before a tank column operating at Soksa-ri, Korea. While flying low over this area, General Almond received intense automatic-weapons fire. Again, without regard for personal safety, he located these weapons and personally directed their destruction. Again on 25 May 1951, he made four flights in an unarmed light plane through the enemy-held mountain pass between Hangye and the Umyang bridgehead on the Seyang River. Despite intense enemy small-arms and friendly artillery fire, he returned time and again to insure proper command and liaison between friendly forces operating at both ends of the pass. These specific acts, as well as countless visits to forward-most command posts, provided the inspiration and forceful leadership essential at this critical time."