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James
Haynes
Reeves
Jr.
1915-09-22

–

2008-03-21

Born:

San Antonio

, 

Texas

Home:

Atlanta

, 

Georgia

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

James Reeves graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1937. He retired in 1967 as a U.S. Army Colonel.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    406th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    102d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 102d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 28 (1944)

    (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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) James Haynes Reeves, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 406th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Reeves, 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:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    XII Corps

    Action Date:

    1963 – 1967
    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 Haynes Reeves, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding Officer and Commanding Office, TWELFTH Corps, from 1963 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Reeves and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.