James Cartwright entered military service after graduating from the University of Iowa in 1971. On August 31, 2007, he was sworn in as the eight Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and on March 18, 2009 was nominated to a second term in that position.
Sponsored by:
James
E.
Cartwright
September 22, 1949
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Born:
Rockford
,
Illinois
Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 James E. Cartwright, United States Marine Corps, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Cartwright reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 James E. Cartwright, United States Marine Corps, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Cartwright reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
GeneralDivision:
Joint Chief’s of StaffAction Date:
August 31, 2007 – August 3, 2011
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James E. Cartwright, United States Marine Corps, 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 Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 31 August 2007 to 3 August 2011.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General James E. Cartwright, United States Marine Corps, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Cartwright reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James E. Cartwright, 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.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
GeneralDivision:
Joint Chief’s of StaffAction Date:
August 31, 2007 – August 3, 2011
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James E. Cartwright, 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 as Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 31 August 2007 to 3 August 2011. 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James E. Cartwright, United States Marine Corps, 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.
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Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
GeneralDivision:
Joint Chief’s of StaffAction Date:
August 31, 2007 – August 3, 2011
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James E. Cartwright, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 31 August 2007 to 3 August 2011.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General James E. Cartwright, United States Marine Corps, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Cartwright reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
GeneralDivision:
Joint Chief’s of StaffAction Date:
August 31, 2007 – August 3, 2011
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James E. Cartwright, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 31 August 2007 to 3 August 2011. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Cartwright culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Marine Corps.