James McRae graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1886. He retired in 1927 as a U.S. Army Major General.
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James McRae graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1886. He retired in 1927 as a U.S. Army Major General.
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James Henry McRae, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action in the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898. (First Citation)
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General James Henry McRae, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. General McRae Commanded with great credit the 78th Division in the Meuse-Argonne offensive and had an important part in that operation which forced the enemy to abandon Grandpre. In this and other campaigns his personal influence on the result obtained showed a rich quality of military leadership.
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Captain (Infantry) James Henry McRae, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Philippine Insurrection, 1899 to 1902. (Second Citation)