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Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General James Franklin Hennessee, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense as Commander in Chief, U.S. Southern Command, from 1989 to 1990. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Hennessee reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1987 – 1989
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    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Franklin Hennessee, 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 as Commanding Officer, 3d Infantry Regiment, Fort Myer, from 1987 to 1989.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1981
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Franklin Hennessee, 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 in the Office of the Secretary of the Army from 1978 to 1981.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1993 – 1995
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Franklin Hennessee, United States Army, was awarded a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff, RM, U. S. Army, Europe, from 1993 to 1995.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1995 – 1998
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    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Franklin Hennessee, 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 with Training and Doctrine Command from 1995 to 1998.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1986 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Brigadier General James Franklin Hennessee, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense in the Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of the Army, from 1986 to 1987. The distinctive accomplishments of Brigadier General Hennessee reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    12th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    4th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    1968
    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 Captain (Infantry) James Franklin Hennessee, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Hennessee distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of Company B, 3d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action during a heliborne assault against the enemy in 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Hennessee, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    1991 – 1992
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General James Franklin Hennessee, United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, from 1991 to 1992.