The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, III, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander SEVENTH Fleet from May 1972 to August 1973 during combat operations in Southeast Asia. Vice Admiral Holloway demonstrated astute professional resourcefulness in extending the scope of SEVENTH Fleet operations while continuing to conduct combat operations in support of U.S. objectives in Southeast Asia. He directed the planning and execution of numerous combat operations following the North Vietnamese invasion of the Republic of Vietnam that required detailed coordination and short-notice execution. These efforts contributed significantly to United States combat operations in Southeast Asia, culminating in an honorable ceasefire on 27 January 1973. Under Vice Admiral Holloway’s guidance, the SEVENTH Fleet transition from combat operations to an excellent state of combat readiness in support of United States policy proceeded effectively. Planning was coordinated for operations executed with allied forces ranging from the Northern Pacific to the South China Sea to the Indian Ocean. Vice Admiral Holloway’s superb performance of duty reflected great credit upon himself and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, III, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as the Director of the Strike Warfare Division from March 1969 to July 1970 and as Coordinator of the Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Program from February 1968 to July 1970 in the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations. In these capacities, Rear Admiral Holloway constantly demonstrated superb leadership and the keenest management competence in a broad spectrum of matters related to the strike warfare readiness of the Fleets and the Navy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier program. He coordinated the programming, design, acquisition and construction of new nuclear carriers, and was the driving force behind the plan for acquiring three nuclear carriers as a “package.” Rear Admiral Holloway’s sound judgment and understanding of requirements were instrumental in maintaining maximum readiness in the Fleets while achieving directed force reductions. His articulate presentations to Congressional Committees, the Press and the American public were instrumental in improved public understanding of the modern Navy and the role of the aircraft carrier. As a dedicated advocate of nuclear-powered surface ships, he played a key role in the development of the present Navy position on nuclear power. With exceptional foresight, he directed improvements in planning and programming leading to a modernized and balanced fleet. Rear Admiral Holloway’s sustained superior performance and distinguished leadership reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, III, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. Since July 1974 Admiral Holloway has distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service as Chief of Naval Operations and Navy member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In this exceptionally vital position he has provided the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretary of Defense with consistently reliable, realistic and well-reasoned advice on problems of great national significance. His personal contributions to the resolution of key issues in the negotiations on Strategic Arms Limitation and Spanish bases significantly advanced the cause of United States National Security. An unflagging, persuasive advocate of a strong Navy in the face of major resource reductions, Admiral Holloway has been the dominant force in preserving and bolstering those elements of naval power so essential to a strong and credible United States military posture. Admiral Holloway’s rare talents and the extraordinary vigor with which he applied them to the solution of the full range of major military problems facing the nation have been of inestimable value to the United States of America and reflects the greatest credit on him, the Office of the Secretary of Defense and the United States Government.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
December 1, 1975 – July 1, 1978
The Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, III, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as the Chief of Naval Operations and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 1 December 1975 to 1 July 1978. As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Holloway has contributed directly to the development of national strategy and the shaping of United States military forces posture. His advice and counsel to the President, the National Security Council, and the Secretary of Defense have been instrumental in the support of our country’s national security objectives. Specifically, Admiral Holloway participated in the most sensitive and critical deliberations concerning mutual and balanced force reductions, strategic arms limitations, strategic and general purpose force development, and development of planning for use of military force where required. During his tenure as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Holloway frequently served in the capacity as acting Chairman. As such, he was the senior military advisor to the National Command Authorities during several periods of international tension, including the recovery of the merchant vessel Mayaguez, the Korean “tree-cutting” incident, and the Lebanon evacuations. Admiral Holloway’s unique grasp of the complex interrelationships between operational capabilities and national security requirements was vital to the resolution of these crises without unnecessary escalation. Through his outstanding devotion to duty, exceptional leadership, and selfless dedication he has up-held the highest traditions of the United States Navy and reflected great credit upon himself and the Department of Defense.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Lieutenant CommanderBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 52 (VF-52)Action Date:
July 20, 1953
All Hands (June 1954)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander James Lemuel Holloway, III, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with Fighting Squadron FIFTY-TWO (VF-52), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 20 July 1953.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, III, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, III, United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Third Gold Star in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, III, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as the Chief of Naval Operations from July 1974 through June 1978. Responsible for maintaining a Navy capable of defeating the enemy at sea, Admiral Holloway initiated dynamic programs to provide innovative measures to improve fleet combat readiness and balance which resulted in higher material conditions, quick reaction to contingencies, and plans for future fleet modernization. As a result of his brilliant leadership, professional skill, and able administration of the Navy, he introduced new concepts for naval operations both in the present and in the future. Admiral Holloway’s initiatives contributed directly to the support of the national military structure. Further, his personal objective of bringing about a sense of unification of purpose and renewed commitment on the part of all Naval personnel has yielded singular results. Admiral Holloway’s distinctive accomplishments, astute guidance, and selfless devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States NavyRank:
Vice Admiral [then Rear Admiral]Action Date:
August 27 – November 1, 1970
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Vice Admiral [then Rear Admiral] James Lemuel Holloway, III, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander Task Force 60/Commander Task Group 60.1 from 27 August to 7 October 1970, and as Commander Task Group 60.3 from 8 October to 1 November 1970. During September and October 1970, events in the Middle East endangering U.S. citizens required urgent and unusually complex contingency planning by Vice Admiral Holloway soon after he assumed command of task Force 60. With exceptionally sound judgment and ingenuity, he responded imaginatively in supervising the planning for and directing the movement of Sixth Fleet units to the Eastern Mediterranean for a wide range of possible contingency operations. His expert management of personnel and material resources, coupled with his incisive appraisal of situations of vital national and international import, resulted in an extremely effective performance by United States Naval units. The exemplary ability of Vice Admiral Holloway to supervise the performance of several important tasks concurrently, including a successful visit by the President of the United States to the SIXTH Fleet during the crisis period, attests to his superior professional competence in areas of great responsibility. By his exceptional dedication, leadership and professional competence, Vice Admiral Holloway reflected great credit upon himself and the SIXTH Fleet, and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.