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George
Alfred
Joulwan
1939-11-16

–

Born:

Pottsville

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Pottsville

, 

Pennsylvania

George Joulwan graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1961. He retired in 1997 as a U.S. Army 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1989 – 1990
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General George Alfred Joulwan, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 3d Armored Division, and Commanding General, V Corps, from 1989 to 1990.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1982
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General George Alfred Joulwan, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster 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 Commanding Officer, 2d Brigaded, 3d Infantry Division, and as Chief of Staff, 3d Infantry Division, from 1979 to 1982.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    26th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) George Alfred Joulwan, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Joulwan distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in September 1966. Captain Joulwan saved a number of men in his command during a napalm bombing attack. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Joulwan, 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.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1993 – 1997
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General George Alfred Joulwan, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Commander in Chief, European Command and Supreme Allied Command, Europe, from 1993 to 1997. The distinctive accomplishments of General Joulwan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1990 – 1993
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General George Alfred Joulwan, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Commander in Chief, Southern Command, from 1990 to 1993. The distinctive accomplishments of General Joulwan reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1975
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General George Alfred Joulwan, 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 as Special Assistant, Supreme Allied Command, Europe, in 1975.