James Hartsell entered Marine Corps service as an Enlisted Marine in 1981 and was commissioned two years later upon graduation from the University of Alabama. He currently serves as a United States Marine Corps Brigadier General.

James Hartsell entered Marine Corps service as an Enlisted Marine in 1981 and was commissioned two years later upon graduation from the University of Alabama. He currently serves as a United States Marine Corps Brigadier General.


(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James S. Hartsell, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.