James Madison Lee | |
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| Born | October 15, 1926 Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | September 11, 2017 (aged 90) Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1985 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Silver Star |
James Madison Lee (October 15, 1926 – September 11, 2017) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army who served as commander of United States Army Pacific (Western Command) from 1983 until his retirement in 1985.[1] Enlisting in the Army Air Corps Reserve in 1944, Lee served during World War II. After his return, he graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1950. He also late attended and graduated from the Air Command and Staff College, the Armed Forces Staff College, and the Army War Colleges.[2] Lee also served in the Vietnam War and Korean War, commanding infantry in each.[2] He has also served as Chief of Legislative Liaison in the Office of the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff for the Allied Forces in Southern Europe.[2] He retired in 1985 and died on September 11, 2017.[3][4]
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| Badge | Combat Infantryman Badge (2 awards) | |||
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| Badge | Basic Army Aviator Badge | |||
| 1st Row | Silver Star | Legion of Merit with two bronze oak leaf clusters | ||
| 2nd Row | Distinguished Flying Cross | Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster | Air Medal with award numerals 12 | Army Commendation Medal |
| 3rd Row | Purple Heart with oak leaf cluster | American Campaign Medal | European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal | World War II Victory Medal |
| 4th Row | Army Good Conduct Medal | Army of Occupation Medal | National Defense Service Medal with oak leaf cluster | Korean Service Medal |
| 5th Row | Vietnam Service Medal with 5 campaign stars | Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm | United Nations Korea Medal | Vietnam Campaign Medal |
| Badge | Basic Parachutist Badge | |||