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Awards Received

  • Bronze Star Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Transportation Corps)

    Regiment:

    425th Transportation Traffic Regulation Group

    Action Date:

    January 21, 1951 – April 30, 1952

    Headquarters, EIGHTH United States Army Korea, General Orders No. 247 (May 13, 1952)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Major (Transportation Corps) James A. Wilson (ASN: 0-1947306), United States Army, for meritorious service in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in Korea during the period 21 January 1951 to 30 April 1952. Serving as Rail Transportation Movements Officer, and charged with the numerous intricate details attendant to these positions, Major Wilson consistently carried out his many duties in an exemplary manner. His sound judgment, outstanding professional ability, and constant attention to duty earned him the deep respect and admiration of all those with whom he worked and contributed immeasurably to the success achieved by his group in accomplishing its important mission. The meritorious service rendered by Major Wilson throughout this period materially furthered the cause of the United Nations in Korea and reflects great credit on himself and the military service.