John Shalikashvili was born in Warsaw, Poland to Georgian parents. His father, Dimitri, was a lieutenant-colonel in the army of the Democratic Republic of Georgia in 1918-1921. Both of his parents fled to Poland after the occupation of Georgia by the Russian SFSR in 1921. From October 25, 1993 to September 30, 1997, General Shalikashvili served as the 13th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was the first foreign-born, naturalized citizen to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Sponsored by:
John
Malchase David
Shalikashvili
1936-06-27
–
2011-07-23
Born:
Warsaw
,
Poland
Home:
Peoria
,
Illinois
Buried:
Arlington
,
Virginia
Cemetery:
Arlington National Cemetery
Awards Received
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General John Malchase David Shalikashvili, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Shalikashvili reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Malchase David Shalikashvili, 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.
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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 John Malchase David Shalikashvili, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Shalikashvili reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Malchase David Shalikashvili, 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.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Malchase David Shalikashvili, 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.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Malchase David Shalikashvili, 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.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
GeneralAction Date:
October 25, 1993 – September 30, 1997
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 John Malchase David Shalikashvili, 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 Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 25 October 1993 to 30 September 1997. The distinctive accomplishments of General Shalikashvili reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, 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 Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General John Malchase David Shalikashvili, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Shalikashvili reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.