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John
Cogswell
Oakes
1906-10-16

–

1982-08-30

Born:

Galveston

, 

Texas

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

John Oakes graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1928. He retired as a U.S. Army Lieutenant General in 1963.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1953 – 1954
    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 Major General John Cogswell Oakes (ASN: 0-17160), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, 25th Infantry Division, in Korea, from 1953 to 1954. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Oakes and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Division:

    VII Corps

    Action Date:

    January 1961 – October 1962
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 64 (November 13, 1962)

    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 Lieutenant General John Cogswell Oakes (ASN: 0-17160), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, SEVENTH Corps, during the period January 1961 to October 1962.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Regiment:

    Artillery

    Division:

    XIII Corps

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) John Cogswell Oakes (ASN: 0-17160), 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 Executive Officer, THIRTEENTH Corps Artillery, from 1944 to 1945.