John M. LeMoyne

John M. LeMoyne
Lieutenant General John Mcpherson LeMoyne
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1968–2003
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands held	Post Commanding General, MCoE, Fort Benning 2d Battalion 30th Infantry 3rd Infantry Division
Battles/wars	Vietnam War Persian Gulf War
Awards	Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal

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.

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 Masters 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. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
4. "National Archives Database AAD". National Archives Database AAD. Retrieved 8 February 2013.