John E. Oristian
| Era | Vietnam War |
|---|---|
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Military Decorations | Awards for Valor or Meritorious Service Bronze Star |
| Wall | J |
| Wall Side | 3 |
| Row | 2 |
| Plaque Number | 16 |
MEDALS-RIBBONS: Meritorious Service w/2 OLC, National Defense Service w/Bronze Star, Vietnam Service w/4 Bronze Stars, Army Service, Overseas Service, Republic of Vietnam Campaign
John, an Army Ranger, was a Signal Corps Commander in the Vietnam War where he received two awards of the Bronze Star. A 1969 graduate of the US Military Academy, he earned his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and served for ten years at West Point as a permanent faculty member. For his exemplary performance and lasting contribution to the Corps, he was awarded the Legion of Merit.
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