James E. Livington interview

Creator:
Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Extent:
1 items
Scope and content:

This interview covers James E. Livingston's experiences in Vietnam.

Language:
English
Biographical / historical:

Major General James E. Livingston retired in 1995 after more than 33 continuous years of active duty in the United States Marine Corps. His last assignment was as Commander of the Marine Forces Reserve in New Orleans, Louisiana. He commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1962 and promoted to Captain in 1966, serving as the Commanding Officer of the Marine detachment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV 18), before joining the 3rd Marine Division (Reinforced) in the Republic of Vietnam in August 1967.

On May 2, 1968, while serving as the Commanding Officer, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, Livingston distinguished himself above and beyond the call of duty in action against enemy forces and earned the Congressional Medal of Honor. After his second tour in Vietnam, he served as an instructor at the Army's Infantry School, Director of Division Schools for the 1st Marine Division and, later, as the S-3 for 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines. In March 1975, he returned to Vietnam and served as the Operations Officer for the Vietnam evacuation operations which included Operation "Frequent Wind," the evacuation of Saigon.

Physical facet:
Transcript (26 pages)

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Military Institute Archives
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Virginia Military Institute
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