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James
Henry
McRae
December 24, 1863

–

May 1, 1940

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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)

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    78th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 12 (1919)

    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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1899 – 1902
    U.S. Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Captain (Infantry) James Henry McRae, United States Army, was cited for gallantry in action during the Philippine Insurrection, 1899 to 1902. (Second Citation)