James T. Ellis
Description
Colonel James Thomas Ellis III was commissioned a Field Artillery Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School Class 1-68 on 4 August 1968. His first duty assignment was as Battalion Adjutant (S1) Headquarters 4th Battalion 113th Field Artillery, North Carolina. | His subsequent duty assignments include: Battery Commander, HHB 4th Bn, 113th FA, North Carolina ARNG, High Point, North Carolina; Bn Intelligence Officer (S2), Battalion Adjutant (S1), Battalion Training Officer (S3), Hq 4th Bn, 113th FA, North Carolina ARNG, High Point, North Carolina; Mobilization Plans/Operations Officer, Headquarters, North Carolina State Area Command, Raleigh, North Carolina; Military Support Plans/Operations Officer, Headquarters, North Carolina State Area Command, Raleigh, North Carolina; Mobilization Plans/Operations Officer, Headquarters, North Carolina State Area Command, Raleigh, North Carolina; Civilian Personnel Officer, Headquarters, North Carolina State Area Command, Raleigh, North Carolina; Civilian Personnel Officer, Headquarters North Carolina State Area Command, Raleigh, North Carolina. | Military schools attended include: Supply Specialist Course, Personnel Administration Course, Military Police Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course, United States Army Infantry Officer Candidate School, Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, Field Artillery Officer Advance Course, Command and General Staff College, Master Armorer's School, Rifle Coaches School, Security Information Course, Small Arms Firing School, Key Asset Protection Course. | His awards and decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal w/ 2d Award, Army Commendation Medal w/ 3d Award, Army Achievement Medal w/ 2d Award, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal w/ 5th Award, Humanitarian Service Medal w/ 2d Award, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ two 10 year devices, Army Service Ribbon, North Carolina Distinguished Service Medal w/ 2d Award, North Carolina Meritorious Service Medal, North Carolina Commendation Medal w/ 2d Award, North Carolina State Active Duty Ribbon w/ 8th Award, North Carolina National Guard Service Ribbon w/ 30 years Devices.
