United States. A Valor Group To Colonel Stephen Louis Garay, 37Th Infantry Division In The Philippines

Silver Star (two-piece construction, silver star placed upon a bronze gilt star-shaped base, engraved "STEPHEN L. GARAY" on the reverse, measuring 36.5 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback); Legion of Merit, Legionnaire Grade (in bronze gilt with red, white, blue and green enamels, engraved "STEPHEN L. GARAY" on the reverse, measuring 48 mm (w) x 46 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels); Bronze Star Medal (in bronze, engraved "STEPHEN L. GARAY" on the reverse, measuring 36.5 mm (w) x 35.2 mm (h), bronze "V" Device on its original ribbon with brooch pinback); two Bronze Star Medals (in bronze, measuring 36 mm (w) x 34.5 mm (h) and 36.7 mm (w) x 35.5 mm (h), each with an original ribbon with brooch pinback); Purple Heart (two-piece construction, in bronze gilt with purple, red, white and green enamels, engraved "STEPHEN L GARAY" on the reverse, measuring 34.7 mm (w) x 44 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback, intact enamels); Army Commendation Medal (in bronze, measuring 35.2 mm (w) x 40.5 mm (h), original ribbon with brooch pinback); Army Reserve Medal (in bronze, measuring 32.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback); American Defense Service Medal (in bronze, measuring 31.7 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback); American Campaign Medal (in bronze, measuring 31.8 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback); Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (in bronze, measuring 31.8 mm in diameter, two bronze stars on its original ribbon with brooch pinback); World War II Victory Medal (in bronze, measuring 36.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback); Army of Occupation Medal (in bronze, measuring 31.5 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback); and National Defense Service Medal (in bronze, measuring 32 mm in diameter, original ribbon with brooch pinback). Accompanied by a Philippine Republic Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon Bar (fabric ribbon within a gilt metal frame, measuring 36 mm (w) x 15.3 mm (h), dual push pin points); a Philippine Liberation Medal Ribbon Bar with bronze star (fabric ribbon, marked "M22" and maker marked "N.S. MEYER, INC." on the reverse, measuring 35.7 mm (w) x 10.5 mm (h), dual push pin points); a Philippine Independence Medal Ribbon Bar (fabric ribbon, marked "M22" and maker marked "N.S. MEYER, INC." on the reverse, measuring 35.5 mm (w) x 10.5 mm (h), dual push pin points); a Combat Infantryman Badge (in silvered metal with blue enamels, maker marked "N.S. MEYER INC. NEW YORK" with the company's insignia on the reverse, measuring 76.5 mm (w) x 26 mm (h), dual push pin points); his Silver Star Award Certificate (inscribed "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY ACT OF CONGRESS, JULY 9, 1918, HAS AWARDED A SILVER STAR TO Major Stephen L. Garay, 845 416, Cavalry FOR GALLANTRY IN ACTION Luzon, Philippine Islands, 10 June 1945 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 1st DAY OF March 1949", signed by the Adjutant General, Edward F. Witsell and by Secretary of the Army, Kenneth C. Royall, with embossed Silver Star insignia and War Office Seal, printed in black, red, blue, bronze and silver inks, on a thick off-white paper stock, measuring 296 mm (w) x 250 mm (h)).

His Legion of Merit Award Certificate (inscribed "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY ACT OF CONGRESS, JULY 20, 1942, HAS AWARDED THE LEGION OF MERIT TO Colonel Stephen L. Garay, 845 416, Armor, United States Army FOR MERITORIOUS CONDUCT IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OUTSTANDING SERVICES September 1961 to January 1966 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 31st DAY OF January 1966", signed by the Adjutant General, Major General Joe C. Lambert and by Secretary of the Army, Stanley R. Resor, with embossed Legion of Merit insignia and War Office Seal, printed in red, white, blue, green and gold inks, on a thick off-white paper stock, measuring 304 mm (w) x 253 mm (h)); his Bronze Star Medal Award Certificate (inscribed "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER, FEBRUARY 4, 1944 HAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL TO Major (then Captain) Stephen L. Garay, 845 416, Cavalry FOR HEROISM IN GROUND COMBAT Luzon, Philippine Islands, 5 February 1945 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 1st DAY OF March 1949", signed by the Adjutant General, Edward F. Witsell and by Secretary of the Army, Kenneth C. Royall, with embossed Bronze Star Medal insignia and War Office Seal, printed in black, red, blue, bronze and gold inks, on a thick off-white paper stock, measuring 279 mm (w) x 246 mm (h)); his second Bronze Star Medal Award Certificate (inscribed "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AUTHORIZED BY EXECUTIVE ORDER, FEBRUARY 4, 1944 HAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL TO Major Stephen L. Garay, 845 416, Cavalry FOR MERITORIOUS ACHIEVEMENT IN GROUND OPERATIONS AGAINST THE ENEMY Pacific Theater of Operations, 15 April 1945 - 17 May 1945 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 1st DAY OF March 1949", signed by the Adjutant General, Edward F. Witsell and by Secretary of the Army, Kenneth C. Royall, with embossed Bronze Star Medal insignia and War Office Seal, printed in black, red, blue, bronze and gold inks, on a thick off-white paper stock, measuring 298 mm (w) x 254 mm (h)); his Purple Heart Award Certificate (inscribed "THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY VESTED IN HIM BY CONGRESS HAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART ESTABLISHED BY GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON AT NEWBURGH, NEW YORK, AUGUST 7, 1782 TO Major (then First Lieutenant) Stephen L. Garay, 845 416, Cavalry FOR MILITARY MERIT AND FOR WOUNDS RECEIVED IN ACTION New Georgia Island, Solomon Islands, 22 July 1943 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 1st DAY OF March 1949", signed by the Adjutant General, Edward F. Witsell and by Secretary of the Army, Kenneth C. Royall, with embossed Purple Heart insignia, printed in black, red, green, purple and gold inks, on a thick off-white paper stock, measuring 295 mm (w) x 250 mm (h)); his Army Commendation Medal Award Certificate (DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY HAS AWARDED THE ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL TO COLONEL STEPHEN L. GARAY, 045416 ARMOR, UNITED STATES ARMY FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE FORT MONROE, VIRGINIA, 1 NOVEMBER 1962 - 15 JUNE 1965 GIVEN UNDER MY HAND IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON THIS 30th DAY OF JUNE 1965", signed by General Paul L. Freeman, Jr. USCONARC and by Secretary of the Army, Stephen Ailes, with embossed Army Commendation Medal insignia and War Office Seal, printed in black, green and bronze inks, on a thick off-white paper stock, measuring 304 mm (w) x 253 mm (h)); his Army Commendation Medal Citation Certificate (inscribed "HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CONTINENTAL ARMY COMMAND Fort Monroe, Virginia / CITATION ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL / Colonel STEPHEN L. GARAY, Armor, United States Army, distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service as Chief, Special Support Schools Branch, and Chief, Operations Division, Directorate of Schools, Office, Deputy Chief of Staff for Individual Training, Headquarters, United States Continental Army Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia, from 1 November 1962 to 15 June 1965. Throughout this period, Colonel GARAY demonstrated outstanding professional skill, resourcefulness, and initiative in the resolution of problems related to operation of the Army School System. As Chief of the Special Support Schools Branch, he was responsible for directing the activities of school monitors who are the focal points for contact by Special Support Schools for guidance and direction. He has been the focal point and mainstay of the aviation training program during its expansion. Under his supervision the US Army Management Course curricula has been realigned, resulting in the development of the new Installation Management Course which will insure an effective response to Army needs. Colonel GARAY's commendable achievements, loyalty, and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.", with a large embossed Official Headquarters United States Continental Arm Command gold foil seal, printed in four color inks, on an off-white paper stock, measuring 255 mm (w) x 306 mm (h)); his United States Continental Army Command Certificate of Achievement (inscribed "Headquarters United States Continental Army Command / Certificate of Achievement is awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Stephen L. Garay, 054416, Armor, United States Army / For meritorious service as Command and General Staff College Liaison Officer to the United States Army Combat Development Experimentation Center, Fort Ord, California, from 6 September 1957 to 20 January 1961. He accepted additional duties as Executive Officer of the Plans and Programs Division, displaying judgment and knowledge in the timely development of plans, procedures, and special staff studies for the organization and operations of the newly established Combat Development Experimentation Center. Lieutenant Colonel Garay's untiring efforts in the advancement of plans and programs, and outstanding performance of duty as liaison officer, reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.", signed by General Herbert B. Powell at Fort Monroe, Virginia, printed in red, blue and black, on an off-white paper stock, measuring 317 mm (w) x 214 mm (h)); his Army Certificate of Appreciation (inscribed "DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY / CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO Stephen L Garay 843 416 Colonel Armor / On the occasion of your retirement from active service, I wish to extend to you my personal thanks and the sincere appreciation of the United States Army for the many years of outstanding service which you have given to our country. You have helped to maintain the security of this nation during a most critical period in its history with a devotion to duty and a spirit of sacrifice in keeping with the proud traditions of the military service. I share your pride in the contributions you have made to the Army and its ability to accomplish its mission. I trust that you will maintain and active interest in the Army and its objectives during your retirement. You take with you my best wishes and those of your comrades for happiness and success in the years that lie ahead. 31 January 1966", signed by the Chief of Staff, General Harold K. Johnson, United States Army, printed in four color inks, on an off-white paper stock, measuring 279 mm (w) x 355 mm (h)); his Armed Forces Certificate of Retirement (inscribed "CERTIFICATE OF RETIREMENT FROM THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING: / THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT Stephen L. Garay 045 416 Colonel Armor HAVING SERVED FAITHFULLY AND HONORABLY, WAS RETIRED FROM THE UNITED STATES ARMY ON THE first DAY OF February ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND Sixty-six WASHINGTON, D.C.", signed by the Adjutant General, Major General Joe C. Lambert, with embossed War Office Seal, printed in four color and gold inks, on an off-white paper stock, measuring 279 mm (w) x 355 mm (h)); his United States Army Utility Field Shirt (fabricated from Army green cotton, two pockets on the front, one on each breast, each designed with a flap with a reinforced button hole and a dark brown plastic button, white cotton webbed name tag sewn in place above the right breast pocket, the name tag screen-printed in black ink "GARAY", a "U.S. ARMY" identification tag sewn in place above the left breast pocket, the tag fabricated from black cotton and screen-printed in yellow ink, a 92 mm (w) x 130 mm (h) 1st Cavalry Division patch in yellow, black and Army green embroidery sewn in place on the left shoulder, the front with a vertical row of six dark brown plastic buttons sewn in place to the right of the opening, facing an equal number of reinforced button holes on the left side, measuring 510 mm across the shoulders x 710 mm in length overall); along with copies of his Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal and First Bronze Oak Leaf to the Bronze Star Medal citations.