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John Studds was commissioned in the Marine Corps after graduating from Mount St. Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, Maryland, in 1960. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Major General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General John A. Studds, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Studds reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John A. Studds, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John A. Studds, 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.