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May 20, 2008

United States Medal of Honor Citations - Major General James Livingston, USMC

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Major General James Livingston was born on January 12, 1940, in Towns, Telfair County, Ga. He entered the United States Marine Corps service at McRae, Ga. and was deployed to Vietnam where he served with Company E of the 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade.
 
On May 2, 1968, in Dai Do, Vietnam, Major General James Livingston, Commander of Company E, launched a determined assault on the heavily fortified village of Dai Do, which had been seized by the enemy on the preceding evening isolating a marine company from the remainder of the battalion.
 
Skillfully employing screening agents, Capt. Livingston maneuvered his men to assault positions across 500 meters of dangerous open rice paddy while under intense enemy fire. Ignoring hostile rounds impacting near him, he fearlessly led his men in a savage assault against enemy emplacements within the village.
 
While adjusting supporting arms fire, Capt. Livingston moved to the points of heaviest resistance, shouting words of encouragement to his marines, directing their fire, and spurring the dwindling momentum of the attack on repeated occasions.
 
Although twice painfully wounded by grenade fragments, he refused medical treatment and courageously led his men in the destruction of over 100 mutually supporting bunkers, driving the remaining enemy from their positions, and relieving the pressure on the stranded marine company.
 
As the 2 companies consolidated positions and evacuated casualties, a third company passed through the friendly lines launching an assault on the adjacent village of Dinh To, only to be halted by a furious counterattack of an enemy battalion. Swiftly assessing the situation and disregarding the heavy volume of enemy fire, Capt. Livingston boldly maneuvered the remaining effective men of his company forward, joined forces with the heavily engaged marines, and halted the enemy's counterattack
 
Wounded a third time and unable to walk, he steadfastly remained in the dangerously exposed area, deploying his men to more tenable positions and supervising the evacuation of casualties. Only when assured of the safety of his men did he allow himself to be evacuated. Capt. Livingston's gallant actions uphold the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the U.S. Naval Service. For his outstanding service and bravery, Major General James E. Livingston was awarded the Medal of Honor.
 
FSM salutes the memorable achievements of all of our great American military. Visit the Hall of Heroes for additional information about our magnificent American Medal Of Honor recipients.
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Dear General Livingston,

Just wanted to drop a fellow marine a line and let you know that I am reading your book "Noble Warrior".

My Friend Msgt Ron Lowe, USMC retired, visited your book signing in NC at Camp Lejune this past year.

First of all I am really enjoying your book. The action and suspense is as if I was there with you!

I served with the 24th MAU and the BSSG-24. while in Beirut Lebanon from 82-83. We got out of there before they bombed our Marines.

Well, I have been all over the world with the Marines and appreciate your writing and can feel as if I was there with you during those battles.
Thank you for your time and words.

Sempre Fi,
David Cox
SSgt, USMC 77-88

posted by: SSgt David W. Cox, USMC former
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 11:04 PM

when i turn 18 im going to joint the marines and fight for this countryi only have 4 years left

posted by: chris
Sunday, January 9, 2011 at 00:04 AM

Dearest General Livingston,
We just wanted to take a moment to thank you for taking time to speak at the Charleston Tea Party Rally held on the beautiful Yorktown in Charleston Harbor April 16, 2011. Your stories of just a few of our medal of honor recipients were inspiring as well as uplifting. You were very attuned to the way all of us feel about the way our country is being (or not being) run, and reminded us that we must continue to fight for what we believe in, and never give up. We must restore character and honor in the leadership of our country, and remind our elected officials that they work for us. We MUST STOP this insanity of overspending and leave a legacy for our children instead of a disaster. Thank you for your service to our country service, and thank you for cheering us on in the fight for freedom.
With sincere gratitude,
Cherie Lombard (military brat and freedom fighter)

posted by: Cherie Lombard
Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 10:06 PM

I served in E,2/4 in 1968 under then Capt Livingston. He was a taskmaster, but a patient and concerned one. I just completed NOBLE WARRIOR. It was as written, all the horrors of war bearing down on us. I witnessed first hand the heroism of the finest group of men I have ever known.

posted by: Wayne Sasser
Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 03:22 PM