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Navy Federal Credit Union
James
A.
Richardson
III

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    December 1963 – November 1966
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 47 (December 13, 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 A. Richardson, III (ASN: 0-29906), 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 December 1963 to November 1966.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    July 1961 – November 1963
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 52 (December 18, 1963)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General James A. Richardson, III (ASN: 0-29906), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from July 1961 to November 1963.