John M. LeMoyne

John Mcpherson LeMoyne (born December 1943) is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General. John LeMoyne entered military service in 1968 after graduating from the University of Florida, in Gainesville, FL.

John M. LeMoyne
Lieutenant General John Mcpherson LeMoyne
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1968–2003
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands heldPost Commanding General, MCoE, Fort Benning
2nd Battalion 30th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division
Battles/warsVietnam War
Persian Gulf War
Awards Purple Heart
Army Commendation Medal

LeMoyne held several command and staff positions both overseas and in the United States. In Vietnam, he commanded an infantry company, where he received a Purple Heart. In Europe, his assignments included command of the 3rd Battalion, 30th Infantry, 3rd Infantry Division; Operations Officer and later Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army. General LeMoyne's stateside assignments included serving as the Commander, 1st Brigade, 24th Infantry Division and Commanding General, U.S. Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, GA. Upon LeMoyne's retirement Florida Senator Bill Nelson noted that his unit led the Hail Mary behind the Iraqi Army in Kuwait, contributing to the quick end of hostilities.[1]

Education

He graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from the University of Florida, and a master's degree in Public Administration from Shippensburg State College.[2] He was commissioned through ROTC as a Second Lieutenant in the Infantry in the United States Army and has served with distinction for over three decades in peace and during two wars. Most notable was his final assignment as the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, G-1.[3]

Vietnam

While serving as a First Lieutenant while assigned to the Air Force Advisory Group, Lieutenant LeMoyne was awarded the Army Commendation Medal(Valor) with one cluster.[4]

Military awards
Badges, tabs, and patches
Combat Infantryman Badge
Pathfinder Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge
Republic of Vietnam Parachutist Badge

Medals and ribbons
Purple Heart
 Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf clusters
Presidential Citizens Medal
 National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star
 Vietnam Service Medal with silver service star


References
  1. "Tribute to Lieutenant General John M. LeMoyne, U.S. Army, on his retirement". Congressional Record. United States Government Printing Office. 149 (138): S12369–S12370. 2 October 2003. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  2. "Manpower And Force Management Career Program Bulletin" (PDF). U.S. Army. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  3. "Tribute To Lieutenant General John M. Lemoyne, U.S. Army, On His Retirement". capitolwords.org. 2 October 2003. Archived from the original on 14 April 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
  4. "National Archives Database AAD". National Archives Database AAD. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
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