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James
George
Christiansen
1897-09-23

–

1982-07-06

Born:

, 

Oregon

Home:

Portland

, 

Oregon

Buried: 

West Point

, 

New York

Cemetery:

U.S. Military Academy Post Cemetery

James Christiansen graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of November 1918. He retired in 1954 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Far East Command

    Action Date:

    June 27, 1950 – November 20, 1951
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 107 (December 14, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General James George Christiansen (ASN: 0-12075), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief Engineer, Far East Command, during the period from 27 June 1950 to 20 November 1951.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Army Ground Forces

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1945
    War Department, General Orders No. 79 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James G. Christiansen (ASN: 0-12075), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Chief of Staff, Army Ground Forces, from 1942 to 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    Far East Command

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, Far East Command, General Orders No. 68 (1950)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General James George Christiansen (ASN: 0-12075), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving while serving as Chief Engineer, Far East Command, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1950. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major General Christiansen, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.