James Wilbourne Milner

Colonel, U. S. Army

Silver Star

GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 39 (September 5, 1944)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Field Artillery) James Wilbourne Milner (ASN: 0-23124), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer, 489th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in France, on 28 August 1944. Colonel Milner's gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

GENERAL ORDERS:
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates
CITATION:
SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Field Artillery) James Wilbourne Milner (ASN: 0-23124), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving with the Foreign Affairs Office, Department of State, from 1964 to 1967.