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James
Henry Binford
Peay
, III
May 10, 1940

–

Born:

Richmond

, 

Virginia

James Peay served as the 24th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army from 1993 to 1994. He retired as a U.S. Army General.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) James Henry Binford Peay, III, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to General James Henry Binford Peay, III, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Peay reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Henry Binford Peay, III, 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Henry Binford Peay, III, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Henry Binford Peay, III, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Henry Binford Peay, III, 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.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    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 General James Henry Binford Peay, III, 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. The distinctive accomplishments of General Peay reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.