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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Master Sergeant

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    19th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War
    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 73 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Master Sergeant James R. Alexander (ASN: RA-39383922), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy in Korea while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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:

    Private First Class

    Division:

    9th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 25, 1944
    Headquarters, 9th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 65 (September 5, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class James R. Alexander (ASN: RA-39383922), United States Army, for gallantry in action and disregard for personal safety while serving with the 9th Infantry Division on 25 July 1944 during the operations in France. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.