Photo of Kermit James "Jim" Mills

Kermit James "Jim" Mills

Lieutenant Colonel Army World War II; Korean War

Army
Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Lieutenant Colonel
Branch of Service
Army
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel
Unit
Co. E. 166th Infantry 37th Division; at the time of my father's death, he was the adjutant to Lewis B. Henry, General and the Director of Selective Service, the Pentagon, Washington, D. C.
Conflict / Era
World War II; Korean War
Years of Service
1939 – 1953
Date of Birth
07/09/1910
Date of Death
12/26/1953
Hometown
Paris, OH
Awards & Decorations
Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Army Commendation, Pre-Pearl Harbor, Am. Theater, Pacific Theater with Battle Engagement, WWII Victory Ribbon, Korean War Ribbon, Reserve Ribbon over 20 years Service
Burial Location
Arlington National Cemetery
Monument Paver
Yes — Section D
Overseas Service
Guadalcanal; Fiji; Troop Ship to Normandy D. Day
Township (entering service)
Paris
Township (current / at death)
Mt. Rainier, Maryland
School
Marysville High School
Record Authenticated
No

Decorations

Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Legion of Merit

Biography

Overseas service: Guadalcanal; Fiji; Troop Ship to Normandy D. Day. School: Marysville High School.

Source: No DD-214 recorded in Union County Recorder's Office as of 11 December 2007