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James Doyle graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1920. He retired as a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Action Date:

    August 7, 1942 – July 15, 1943
    Commander South Pacific: Serial 001979 (September 28, 1943)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Captain James Henry Doyle (NSN: 0-20455), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States on the Staff of Commander Amphibious Force, South Pacific, during the period from 7 August 1942 to 15 July 1943. Captain Doyle participated in the initial occupation of Guadalcanal-Tulagi and in all subsequent phases of the Solomon Islands campaign including the occupation of the Russel Islands and the attack on New Georgia. During the above mentioned period he was subjected to at least thirteen enemy air attacks and two bombardments by shore batteries. Under these most difficult conditions he repeatedly demonstrated, in the highest degree, his courage, persistence, determination, and devotion to duty. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Captain Doyle is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    September 15 – 21, 1950
    Headquarters, VIII U.S. Army Korea, General Orders No. 49 (October 27, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Rear Admiral James Henry Doyle (NSN: 0-20455), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as Commander, Attack Force, Joint Task Force SEVEN, United Nations Command, in action in the Inchon-Seoul operation during the period 15 September to 21 September 1950. His actions contributed materially to the success of this operation and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    June 25, 1950 – January 1, 1951
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 0157 (February 1, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Rear Admiral James Henry Doyle (NSN: 0-20455), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as the Commander, Amphibious Group ONE, and Commander Task Force NINETY in operations against enemy forces in the Korean area from 25 June 1950 to 1 January 1951. Directing the maneuvers of his various units with exceptional skill and foresight, he was personally responsible for the success of the administrative landing of the FIRST Cavalry Division at Pohang-Dong, and for the planning and execution of the amphibious phases of the assault on Inchon and landings at Wonsan. Later, in the redeployment of friendly forces from Hungnam to Pusan, Rear Admiral Doyle, by his wise leadership, tireless efforts, and profound knowledge of amphibious warfare, furnished the guidance for a unique and completely successful evacuation. His distinguished service throughout the whole of this critical period reflected the highest credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.