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James Holloway graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1919. From 1947 to 1950 he served as the 35th Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. He retired in 1959 as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Division:

    U.S.S. Iowa

    Action Date:

    October 30, 1944 – July 24, 1945

    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 349 (April 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star 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 of the U.S.S. IOWA during action against Japanese forces from 30 October 1944 to 24 July 1945.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, Jr., United States Navy, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Admiral

    Action Date:

    July 15 – October 26, 1958

    All Hands (August 1959)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Admiral James Lemuel Holloway, Jr., United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commander in Chief, Specified Command, Middle East, during the Lebanon crisis from 15 July to 26 October 1958. An astute leader and diplomat, Admiral Holloway successfully carried out an extremely delicate and complicated assignment during this tense international situation. Understanding the military, political and economic implications involved, he dealt with the highest-level officials and deftly utilized the forces at his command in restoring and maintaining stability in Lebanon. By his expert handling of a critical assignment, Admiral Holloway added significantly to our international posture and contributed to the free world’s efforts toward preserving peace.