(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Field Artillery) James Thomas Hennessy (ASN: 0-23148), United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy while serving with the Office of Strategic Services Detachment, China, during World War II.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)Batallion:
176th Field Artillery BattalionDivision:
40th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1952 – 1953
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) James Thomas Hennessy (ASN: 0-23148), 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 Commanding Officer, 176th Field Artillery Battalion, 40th Infantry Division, from 1952 to 1953.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)Batallion:
176th Field Artillery BattalionDivision:
40th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
Korean War
Headquarters, 40th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 493 (1953)(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 (Field Artillery) James Thomas Hennessy (ASN: 0-23148), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 176th Field Artillery Battalion, 40th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea, in 1953. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Hennessy, 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.