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Eric
Ken
Shinseki
1942-11-28

–

Born:

Lihue, Kauai

, 

Hawaii

Home:

, 

Hawaii

Eric Shinseki graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1965. He is the first Asian American to reach four-star rank. From 1998 to 1999 he served as the 28th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, and from June 21, 1999 to June 11, 2003, served as the 34th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army.

Awards Received

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    June 21, 1999 – June 11, 2003

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Eric Ken Shinseki, United States Army, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 21 June , 1999 to 11 June 2003.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    June 21, 1999 – June 11, 2003

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Eric Ken Shinseki, 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 as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 21 June , 1999 to 11 June 2003.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    June 21, 1999 – June 11, 2003

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Eric Ken Shinseki, United States Army, 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 Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 21 June , 1999 to 11 June 2003.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1985

    (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) Eric Ken Shinseki, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, 3d Infantry Division, from 1982 to 1985. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Shinseki and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    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 Eric Ken Shinseki, 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 Shinseki reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    VII Corps

    Action Date:

    1989 – 1990

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Eric Ken Shinseki, 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 G-3 (Operations and Training), VII Corps, from 1989 to 1990.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    June 21, 1999 – June 11, 2003

    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 Eric Ken Shinseki, 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 Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 21 June, 1999 to 11 June 2003. The distinctive accomplishments of General Shinseki reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    1994 – 1995

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Eric Ken Shinseki, 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, 1st Cavalry Division, in 1994 and 1995.

  • Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    June 21, 1999 – June 11, 2003

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Eric Ken Shinseki, United States Army, was awarded the Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 21 June , 1999 to 11 June 2003.