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James
Simmons
Timothy
June 20, 1919

–

January 24, 1994

Cemetery:

United States Military Academy Cemetery

James Timothy graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. He retired in 1972 as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) James Simmons Timothy, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1965 to 1966. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Timothy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    313th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 12, 1944
    Headquarters, 79th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 33 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) James Simmons Timothy, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Company D, 1st Battalion, 313th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in France, on 12 July 1944. When several officers in charge of several platoons of assault troops were wounded, Captain Timothy reorganized the men and led them to accomplish their objective. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Timothy, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    1st Brigade

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1966
    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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) James Simmons Timothy, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Colonel Timothy distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Brigaded, 101st Airborne Division, in action against the enemy in 1965 and 1966. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Timothy, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General James Simmons Timothy, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 9th Infantry Division, and later as Commanding General, II Corps Advisory Group, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Timothy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Brigadier General James Simmons Timothy, United States Army, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 9th Infantry Division, and later as Commanding General, II Corps Advisory Group, in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    313th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    79th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 23, 1944
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 323 (July 19, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) James Simmons Timothy, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of Company D, 1st Battalion, 313th Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces near Strasbourg, France, on 23 November 1944. Under critically dangerous circumstances, Captain Timothy skillfully negotiated the surrender of a German garrison, resulting the in the capture of sixteen officers and seventy-two enlisted men. Captain Timothy’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General James Simmons Timothy, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 1970 to 1972. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Timothy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General James Simmons Timothy, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 9th Infantry Division, and later as Commanding General, II Corps Advisory Group, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1969. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Timothy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.