Background
Grimsley, James Alexander was born on November 14, 1921 in Florence, South Carolina. Son of James Alexander and Anne (Darby) Grimsley.
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James Alexander Grimsley
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James Alexander Grimsley, Italian University administrator, retired army officer. Decorated Silver Star medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star medal, Purple Heart, Combat Infantry badge. Appointed member South Carolina. State Board for Technology and Comprehensive Education, 1990. Member Association United States Army.
Education
Bachelor of Science, The Citadel, 1942; Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1964.
Career
Manager, Peoples Gas Company, Florence, 1946-1948; second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1942; advanced through grades to major general, United States Army, 1974; retired, 1975; vice president administration and finance, The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina., 1975-1980; president, The Citadel, 1980-1989; president emeritus, The Citadel, since 1989.
Achievements
Membership
Appointed member South Carolina. State Board for Technology and Comprehensive Education, 1990. Member Association United States Army.
Connections
Married Jessie Lawson, December 8, 1945. Children: James Alexander III, Anne, William.
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Religion
Episcopalian