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Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Major General James Raymond Harding, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States from 1992 to 1995. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Harding reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant (Armor)

    Batallion:

    1st Squadron

    Regiment:

    17th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    82d Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    May 1, 1965
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Armor) James Raymond Harding (ASN: 0F-101472), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force. Second Lieutenant Harding distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Platoon Leader in the 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action in the Dominican Republic on 1 May 1965. The devotion to duty demonstrated by Second Lieutenant Harding, 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.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Armor)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain (Armor) James Raymond Harding, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the 2d Battalion, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1988
    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 Major General James Raymond Harding, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense with Southern Command in Honduras from 1986 to 1988. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Harding reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1988 – 1989
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Raymond Harding, 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 Assistant Division Commander, 3d Armored Division, and Chief of Staff, V Corps, from 1988 to 1989.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1996
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Raymond Harding, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States culminating as Deputy Commanding General, FIRST Army, and Commanding General, Fort Meade, in 1996.