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James
Raiford
Ellis

Born:

, 

Alabama

Home:

Birmingham

, 

Alabama

James Ellis graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1962. He retired in 1994 as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1992 – 1994
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General James Raiford Ellis, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second 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, THIRD Army, from 1992 to 1994.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1990 – 1991
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General James Raiford Ellis, 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, 10th Mountain Division, from 1990 to 1991.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    28th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 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 Captain (Infantry) James Raiford Ellis, 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 Ellis distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of Company A, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Iron Triangle, South Vietnam, in January 1967. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Ellis, 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:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1988 – 1990
    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 Lieutenant General James Raiford Ellis, 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 Defense Representative to Pakistan from 1988 to 1990. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Ellis reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1991 – 1992
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General James Raiford Ellis, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Deputy Commander in Chief, Central Command, from 1991 to 1992. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Ellis reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1981 – 1983
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General James Raiford Ellis, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense from 1981 to 1983. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Ellis reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Action Date:

    1985 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General James Raiford Ellis, 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 Chief of Staff, The Infantry Center, Fort Benning, from 1985 to 1987.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1971
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) James Raiford Ellis, 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 an Advisor in the Republic of Vietnam from 1970 to 1971.