James Lester graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1915. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.
Sponsored by:
James
Allen
Lester
1891-10-13
–
1958-03-10
Born:
,
South Carolina
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
May 1945 – July 1948
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 65 (September 24, 1948)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Major General James Allen Lester (ASN: 0-3787), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 24th Infantry Division, from May 1945 to July 1948. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Lester and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralRegiment:
ArtilleryDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1942 – 1944
War Department, General Orders No. 14 (1946)(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Allen Lester (ASN: 0-3787), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, Artillery, 24th Infantry Division, from 1942 to 1944.