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George
Alan
Higgins

Born:

, 

Germany

George Higgins graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1972. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2002 – 2004
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General George Alan Higgins, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as J-3, Operations, U.S. Forces Korea, from 2002 to 2004. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Higgins reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1992 – 1993
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Alan Higgins, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-3 (Operations and Training), 2d Infantry Division, from 1992 to 1993.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2008
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Alan Higgins, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, culminating as Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3 (Operations and Training) Headquarters, Department of the Army, in 2008.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2004
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Alan Higgins, United States Army, 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 Commanding General, 2d Infantry Division, in 2004.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1997 – 1999
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    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 Major General George Alan Higgins, United States Army, 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, as Executive Officer to Supreme Allied Command, Europe/Commander in Chief Europe Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers, Europe, from 1997 to 1999. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Higgins reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1994 – 1995
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Alan Higgins, United States Army, 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 as Commander, 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, from 1994 to 1995.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2000
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General George Alan Higgins, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, III Corps and Fort Hood, in 2000.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1996 – 1997
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General George Alan Higgins, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Executive Officer to the Commander in Chief, U.S. Southern Command, Panama, from 1996 to 1997. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Higgins reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.