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Jonathan
Owen
Seaman
1911-12-11

–

1986-02-18

Born:

Manila

, 

Philippine Islands

Home:

Washington

, 

D. C.

Buried: 

Beaufort

, 

South Carolina

Cemetery:

Beaufort National Cemetery

Jonathan Seaman graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1934. He retired with disability in 1971 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    II Field Force, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    March 1966 – April 1967
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 38 (September 18, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Jonathan Owen Seaman (ASN: 0-19385), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, II Field Force, Vietnam, during the period from March 1966 to April 1967.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    I Army

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jonathan Owen Seaman (ASN: 0-19385), United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of 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, FIRST Army, from 1967 to 1971.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    II Field Force, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    1966 – 1967
    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 Lieutenant General Jonathan Owen Seaman (ASN: 0-19385), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant General Seaman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding General of the II Field Force, Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1966 and 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant General Seaman, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    II Field Force, Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Jonathan Owen Seaman (ASN: 0-19385), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding General, II Field Force, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 1961 – September 1965
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 27 (June 27, 1966)

    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 Jonathan Owen Seaman (ASN: 0-19385), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from September 1961 to September 1965, culminating as Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Divison. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Seaman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army. [This award supersedes award of the Legion of Merit (First Oak Leaf Cluster) to General Seaman for exceptionally meritorious service during the period September 1961 to September 1965, as announced in General Orders Number 4, Headquarters, United States Army Continental Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia, dated 1 February 1966.]

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 1965 – March 1966
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 27 (June 22, 1967)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Jonathan Owen Seaman (ASN: 0-19385), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, 1st Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam during the period from September 1965 – March 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Seaman and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.