John Paxton was commissioned in the Marine Corps after graduating from Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, in 1974. General Paxton served from December 15, 2012 to August 2, 2016 as the 33d Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and retired in 2016 as a 4-Star General.
Sponsored by:
John
M.
Paxton
, Jr.
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General John M. Paxton, Jr., 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Paxton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service and the United States Marine Corps.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
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War on Terrorism
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John M. Paxton, Jr., United States Marine Corps, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Paxton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service and the United States Marine Corps.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
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GeneralAction Date:
War on Terrorism
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 John M. Paxton, Jr., 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 Paxton reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
GeneralAction Date:
December 15, 2012 – August 2, 2016
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John M. Paxton, Jr., 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 Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 15 December 2012 to 2 August 2016. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Paxton and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service and the United States Marine Corps.