Background
He was born to Slovenian immigrant parents.
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John Lekson
Edit Profilearmy officer Assistant Commander
Education
He graduated from Western Reserve University and enlisted in the Ohio National Guard in 1940 as a Private.
Career
He was commissioned through Officer Candidate School and rose to Major during World World War World War II During the war, he served with the 82nd Airborne Division, including the 504th Parachute Infantry, and fought in North Africa, Italy, the Netherlands and Germany, including the Battle of the Bulge. He also served in Austria, Italy and of Korea. In Vietnam he served as Assistant Commander of the 9th Infantry Division and the 101st Airborne Division in 1967-1968, subsequently rising in rank to Major General.
His final assignment was Director of Operations for the Readiness Command, predecessor of the United States. Central Command.
He retired in 1975. He is buried in Section 59 of Arlington National Cemetery with honors (d 1992).
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1992 (aged 77) -
Nationality
United States
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Awards
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Bronze Star Medal; legionnaire of Legion of Merit; Silver Star; Legion of Merit Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit
The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.The Legion of Merit (LOM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces that is given for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements.