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Texas Governor's Unit Citation

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Texas Governor's Unit Citation
TypeMilitary decoration
Awarded forValor, achievement, or exceptional service
DescriptionThe ribbon drape is of blue, white and red stripes.
Presented byTexas Military Department
EligibilityTexas Military Forces
StatusCurrently awarded
Precedence
Next (higher)Texas State Guard Physical Fitness Ribbon
Next (lower)Texas Meritorious Unit Award

The Texas Governor's Unit Citation is the highest unit award of the Texas Military Forces.[1] Subsequent awards are issued by a bronze or silver twig of four oak leaves with three acorns on the stem device.[2]

The Adjutant General of Texas is the awarding authority for this decoration. A general officer must present it.[2] The Governor's Unit Citation was authorized and approved by the Adjutant General of Texas in May 1979 effective same date.[2]

Notable units

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31 Jan 1993 Texas Military Unit 49th Armored Division Citation 1993-17 Reference

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "State Awards". TMD.
  2. ^ a b c "Joint Force Texas (JFTX) Regulation 1-07" (PDF). TMD. August 1, 2009.