James Gracey graduated from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut, Class of 1949. From 1982 to 1986 he served as the 17th Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired as a U.S. Coast Guard Admiral in 1986.
Sponsored by:
James
Steele
Gracey
August 24, 1927
–
Born:
Newton
,
Massachusetts
Home:
Needham
,
Massachusetts
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Coast GuardRank:
AdmiralAction Date:
August 1977 – July 1978
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral James Steele Gracey, United States Coast Guard, 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 as Chief of Staff of the United States Coast Guard from August 1977 to July 1978.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral James Steele Gracey, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1 October 1974 to 1977, as Commander, NINTH Coast Guard District, Cleveland Ohio.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Admiral James Steele Gracey, United States Coast Guard, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commandant of the United States Coast Guard from 1982 to 1986. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Admiral Gracey culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Coast Guard.