James M. Richardson (general)
James M. Richardson | |
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.jpg) Lieutenant General James M. Richardson in October 2018 | |
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1983–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 101st Combat Aviation Brigade |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan Iraq War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal (4) |
| Spouse(s) | Lieutenant General Laura J. Richardson |
James M. Richardson (born 1960) is a lieutenant general in the United States Army, who serves as Deputy Commanding General for Combat Development of the United States Army Futures Command.[1] He was commissioned in 1983, through ROTC at the University of South Carolina.[2] He is married to Lieutenant General Laura J. Richardson.[3][4]
Awards and decorations
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Army Distinguished Service Medal |
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Defense Superior Service Medal |
 
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Legion of Merit with four bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Distinguished Flying Cross |
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Bronze Star Medal with three oak leaf clusters |
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Defense Meritorious Service Medal |
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Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters |
  
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Air Medal with "V" device and bronze award numeral 4 |
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Army Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters |
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Joint Service Achievement Medal |
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Army Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters |
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Valorous Unit Award with oak leaf cluster |
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Meritorious Unit Commendation |
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Superior Unit Award |
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National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star |
 
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Afghanistan Campaign Medal with four service stars |
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Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Korea Defense Service Medal |
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Humanitarian Service Medal |
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Army Service Ribbon |
 
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Army Overseas Service Ribbon with award numeral 3 |
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NATO Medal for service with ISAF |
References
- ^ https://www.army.mil/article/210734/richardson_confirmed_as_futures_command_deputy_commander
- ^ Lieutenant General James M. Richardson bio
- ^ https://www.thestate.com/news/local/military/article14433839.html
- ^ Joe Lacdan (August 28, 2019) Husband and wife, both three-star generals, share secrets to dual Family success
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- Recipients of the Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
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