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John
William
Holly

Born:

, 

Illinois

John Holly graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1972. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2001
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General John William Holly, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Program Director, National Missile Defense, in 2001. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Holly reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1998 – 2001
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John William Holly, 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 as Project Engineering Officer, Tactical Missiles, from 1998 to 2001.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    2004 – 2006
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John William Holly, 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 Deputy Director, Missile Defense Agency, from 2004 to 2006.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1990 – 1992
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John William Holly, 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 Project Manager, Training Devices, from 1990 to 1992.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1996 – 1998
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General John William Holly, 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 Project Manager, ATACMS-BAT, from 1996 to 1998.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1993 – 1995
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General John William Holly, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Office of the Secretary of Defense from 1993 to 1995. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Holly reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.