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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John William Nicholson, 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 Commanding General, U.S. Army Training Center, Fort Eustis, from 1984 to 1986.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1970

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John William Nicholson, 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, 2d Battalion, 503d Infantry Regiment, 173d Airborne Brigade, and Airborne Advisor, Army of the Republic of Vietnam, from 1968 to 1970.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1970 – 1972

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General John William Nicholson, 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 in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff Personnel, and the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army, from 1970 to 1972.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1984

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America takes pleasure in awarding the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General John William Nicholson, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and U.S./Soviet SCC, from 1982 to 1984. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Nicholson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.