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James McCarthy was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1957 upon graduation from Kent State University. He retired in 1992 as a U.S. Air Force 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    4th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James P. McCarthy, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in Southeast Asia, from 1970 – 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1989 – 1992

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James P. McCarthy, United States Air Force, was awarded the Air Force 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 Commander in Chief, European Command, Stuttgart, West Germany, from 1989 to 1992. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McCarthy culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James P. McCarthy, United States Air Force, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McCarthy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James P. McCarthy, United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McCarthy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General James P. McCarthy, United States Air Force, 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. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General McCarthy and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Batallion:

    4th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel James P. McCarthy, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Pilot and Commanding Officer of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing, DaNang Air Base, South Vietnam, in Southeast Asia, from 1970 – 1971. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.