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Theodore H. Andrews of Caldwell, Texas was born 22 August 1916. He attended Texas A&M, was a member of the Corps of Cadets and graduated in 1938 accepting a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant.
In World War II, 1st Lieutenant and then Captain Andrews distinguished himself while assigned to the 36th Infantry Division in the Mediterranean Theater of Operations.
Colonel Andrews, while stationed at Mannheim, Germany was the Chief of Staff for the support command for the Seventh Army. He then assumed the position of command of this unit.
He also taught at the US Military Academy (USMA) at West Point.
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING World War II
Service: Army
Rank: First Lieutenant
Division: 36th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 36th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 69 (1944)
CITATION:
Theodore H. Andrews, O365318, Captain, 143d Infantry Regiment, for gallantry in action on 11 December 1943 in the vicinity of ***, Italy. Captain Andrews commanded Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, while the battalion was in a defensive position in the mountains near ***. For four days the Battalion Command Post had been subjected to fierce enemy artillery and mortar fire. The Battalion communications officer and the Battalion S-3 both were wounded and evacuated, whereupon Captain Andrews assumed the responsibility of these positions in addition to the adjutant's duties. Exposed to heavy artillery and mortar fire, he checked positions and communication lines, kept his linemen on the job, and at all times had communications with all echelons. During a heavy enemy barrage on the command post, he was completely buried with dirt and rocks thrown into his fox hole. After being dug out he immediately walked among his men giving them encouragement and coordinating his command. All of his officers were wounded and maintaining their positions, thus materially assisting the battalion to consolidate its forces and take its objective. His courageous, gallant and aggressive leadership under enemy fire greatly inspired his men. His gallant action reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Entered the Service from Caldwell, Texas.
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Brigadier General
GENERAL ORDERS:
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 36 (November 5, 1964)
CITATION:
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 Brigadier General [then Colonel] Theodore H. Andrews, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from April 1962 to July 1964.
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