James J. Stephens

STEPHENS,JAMES

James J. Stephens

Colonel James J. Stephens was commissioned an Infantry Officer upon graduation from Officer Candidate School on 5 June 1942, class number 18. His first duty assignment was as Platoon Leader, Rifle Company, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. | His subsequent duty assignments include: Ex O, Cannon Co, Spec Service Officer, Hawaii; CO, Bn S3, Service Company, Philippines; Regiment Instructor, Ill, NG; C & GS, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas; Asst Army Attache, India; CO Regiment XO, Fort Jackson, SC; Regiment XO, Regiment CO, 506th, 101st, Fort Jackson, SC; Chief of Infantry, TUSAG, Ankara, Turkey; Battle Gp XO, Fort Riley, Kansas; Div G-2, 26th Inf, 1st Div, Fort Riley, Kansas; Battle Group CO, 28 Inf, Fort Riley, Kansas; Asst G3 Advisor, KMAG, Korea; Chief Civil Louisiana Division, CINFO, Washington, D.C.; Professor Mil Science, University of Notre Dame, ROTC. | His awards and decorations include: General Staff Corps Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Army Commendation Ribbon, Purple Heart, Bronze Star w/2 Clusters; Silver Star.

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Graduated From
Fort Benning, Georgia
Key Assignment
Ex O, Cannon Co, Spec Service Officer, Hawaii
Highest Award
Silver Star
Graduation Year
1942
Year Inducted
1963
Branch Of Service
Infantry
Rank
Colonel
HF ID #
HF_00191

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