James Carson Breckinridge

James Carson Breckinridge (September 13, 1877 – March 2, 1942) was a lieutenant general of the United States Marine Corps. He was the son of Clifton Rhodes Breckinridge and grandson of Vice President and Confederate Major General John C. Breckinridge. He was a member of the prominent Breckinridge family.

James Carson Breckinridge
Breckinridge as a Major General, circa 1935
Born(1877-10-13)October 13, 1877
Memphis, Tennessee
DiedMarch 2, 1942(1942-03-02) (aged 64)
Summit Point, West Virginia
Place of burial
Lexington Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of serviceApril 13, 1899 to October 1, 1941
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands heldDepartment of the Pacific
Marine Base Parris Island
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
  • Philippines Campaign

Banana Wars

  • Occupation of Nicraragua
  • Occupation of the Dominican Republic

Mexican Revolution

  • Battle of Veracruz
World War I
AwardsNavy Cross
Order of Military Merit (Dominican Republic)
RelationsDorothy Throckmorton Thomson, John C. Breckinridge
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