The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) James Orr Boswell (ASN: 09-19188), United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving as G-2, 90th Infantry Division. On 7 June 1944 when ******* was fatally damaged off the coast of France, Lieutenant Colonel Boswell, at great risk to his own life, voluntarily made repeated trips to the various troop compartments of the ship, some of which were fast flooding, in order to ensure that all troops aboard were safely evacuated. As the result of Lieutenant Colonel Boswell’s heroic efforts, together with those of other officers, all of the troops aboard were safely evacuated in the one and one-half hours before the doomed ship sank.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralAction Date:
November 1958 – October 1961
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 41 (November 16, 1961)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General James Orr Boswell, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from November 1958 to October 1961.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Division:
90th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 90th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 73 (1945)(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 Orr Boswell (ASN: 09-19188), United States Army, for gallantry in action as G-2, 90th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Boswell, 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.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
April 25, 1951
Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 197 (June 17, 1951), Amended by G.O. 218 (1951)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 Colonel (Infantry) James Orr Boswell (ASN: 09-19188), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 25 April 1951, in the vicinity of Songna-ni, Korea, while covering the withdrawal of friendly units near Hill 228, the First Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, was in a blocking position when it received intense enemy fire. Realizing that this position was the critical point in the withdrawal, Colonel Boswell moved forward of the position under heavy enemy fire to evaluate the situation. Deciding that a tank company was necessary for support, he hastened two miles to the rear refueling position and brought the company forward. With no regard for his safety and fully aware that the enemy was attacking on two flanks, Colonel Boswell returned to an exposed position and, while under complete enemy observation and fire, effected the organization of the task force. Colonel Boswell’s gallantry, courage, and professional skill immeasurably contributed to the success of the operation and reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Division:
90th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1944 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) James Orr Boswell, 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-2, 90th Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
7th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1950 – 1951
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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) James Orr Boswell (ASN: 09-19188), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1950 to 1951. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Boswell and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.