Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

June 15th, 1918

"For gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Livesay distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Captain Livesay regimental Adjutant, displayed conspicuous ability and endurance in the discharge of his duties-several times passing through severe shelling (by which over twenty men were killed within twenty yards of the Regimental P.C. to go to the Regimental Observation Post in the performance of his duty."

Headquarters, 1st Division, A.E.F., General Orders No. 26

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), U.S. Army

Awarded on:

June 3rd, 1919

"For gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Livesay distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Adjutant, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action on 5 October 1918, at Montrebeau Woods, south of Exermont, France, and by his brilliant leadership."

GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 3 (June 3, 1919)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, 91st Infantry Division "Wild West Division", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

War Department, General Orders No. 67

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Commanding General, HQ, Puerto Rican Mobile Force, U.S. Army