Bob York

Robert "Bob" Howard/Harold York (23 April 1913 in Birmingham – 15 April 1988 in San Diego) was a American Colonel in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor. He retired on 1 August 1968 as a Lieutenant General.

Awards

 * Combat Infantryman Badge
 * Army Staff Identification Badge
 * Master Parachutist Badge
 * Army Aviator Badge
 * Distinguished Service Cross on 9 July 1943 as Lieutenant Colonel and Commanding officer of 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
 * Army Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
 * Silver Star Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters and "V" device
 * Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
 * Bronze Star Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters and "V" device
 * Air Medal
 * Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster
 * Presidential Unit Citation
 * Croix de Guerre (1939-1945) with palme
 * Legion of Honour
 * Army Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
 * American Defense Service Medal
 * American Campaign Medal
 * European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 8 Service stars
 * World War II Victory Medal
 * Army of Occupation Medal with Germany clasp
 * National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
 * Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
 * Vietnam Campaign Medal
 * Vietnam Service Medal
 * Overseas Service Bar