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James Ord graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1909. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1945

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General James Garesche Ord, 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 Member of Army Group, Joint Brazil-U.S. Defense Commission from 1943 to 1945.