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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) James Wilson Duncan, 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 as J-5, Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1962 to 1964.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Armor)

    Batallion:

    20th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    20th Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 20th Armored Division, General Orders No. 23 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Armor) James Wilson Duncan, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 20th Tank Battalion, 20th Armored Division in the European Theater of Operations, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Duncan, 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.