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James
Nixon
Peale
, Jr.
September 22, 1915

–

January 26, 2006

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

James Peale represented four generations of West Point graduates: his father by the same name, his grandfather Colonel Robert N. Getty, and his great-grandfather General George Washington Getty; two famous portrait painters-Charles Wilson Peale and Rembrandt Peale; and the first Presbyterian minister of Washington, Rev. James Laurie. He graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937, and retired in 1967 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    101st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    26th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 26th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 138 (1945)

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) James Nixon Peale, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Peale, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James Nixon Peale, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, from 1966 to 1967.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    101st Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    26th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 18, 1944
    Headquarters, U.S. Forces in Austria, General Orders No. 59 (November 30, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) James Nixon Peale, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 101st Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Guebling and Marimont Woods, Luxembourg, on 18 November 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Peale’s inspiring leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 26th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.