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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General James William Coutts (ASN: 0-18875), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from April 1955 to June 1962.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1943 – 1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) James William Coutts, 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 from 1943 to 1944.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    513th Parachute Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    17th Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 17th Airborne Division, General Orders No. 28 (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 Colonel (Infantry) James Winfield Coutts (ASN: 0-18875), United States Army, for in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, 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 Colonel Coutts, 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.