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James
Thomas
Hill
October 8, 1946

–

Born:

Dayton

, 

Ohio

Home:

El Paso

, 

Texas

James Hill retired as a U.S. Army General.

Awards Received

  • 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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to General James Thomas Hill, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hill 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 Thomas Hill, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    502d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Infantry) James Thomas Hill, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving as a platoon leader and subsequently as Company Commanding Officer in the 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile).

  • 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 Thomas Hill, United States Army, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of General Hill 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 Thomas Hill, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    502d Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Infantry) James Thomas Hill, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving as a platoon leader and subsequently as Company Commanding Officer in the 2d Battalion, 502d Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile).

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Thomas Hill, 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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    2002 – 2004

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Thomas Hill, 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, culminating as Commander, U.S. Southern Command, from 2002 to 2004.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James Thomas Hill, 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.