James E. Livingston
James Everett Livingston (born January 12, 1940) is a retired United States Marine major general. He was awarded the United States' highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for heroic actions in 1968 during the Vietnam War. Livingston served on active duty in the Marine Corps over 33 years before retiring on September 1, 1995. His last assignment was the Commanding General of Marine Forces Reserve in New Orleans, Louisiana.
James E. Livingston | |
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James E. Livingston | |
| Born | January 12, 1940 Towns, Telfair County, Georgia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1962–1995 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion 4th Marines |
| Commands held | Marine Forces Reserve Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms 6th Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Medal of Honor Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat "V" Purple Heart (3) |
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