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James
Edward
Landrum
Jr.
1914-03-08

–

2002-12-25

Born:

Kosciusko

, 

Mississippi

Home:

Kosciusko

, 

Mississippi

Buried: 

Honolulu

, 

Hawaii

Cemetery:

Oahu Cemetery

James Landrum graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1936. He retired in 1966 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    February 1961 – July 1966
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 36 (August 19, 1966)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General James Edward Landrum, Jr. (ASN: 0-20216), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility, during the period from February 1961 to July 1966.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    305th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    77th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 77th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 37 (1944)

    (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 Edward Landrum, Jr. (ASN: 0-20216), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 305th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Pacific Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Landrum, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1949 – 1952
    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 Edward Landrum, Jr. (ASN: 0-20216), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-3, 3d Infantry Division, and General Headquarters, Far East Command, from 1949 to 1952. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Landrum and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    30th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    77th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) James Edward Landrum, Jr. (ASN: 0-20216), 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, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division, from 1944 to 1945.