MEDAL OF HONOR: Leading the LAST Bayonet Charge in Vietnam | James E. Livingston

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James E. Livingston was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in June 1962, following graduation from Auburn University. Early assignments included service as a Platoon Commander, Intelligence Officer, and as a Recruit Training Regiment Series Commander.

Promoted to Captain in June 1966, General Livingston served as the Commanding Officer of the Marine detachment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Wasp, before joining the 3rd Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam in August 1967.

On May 2, 1968, while serving as Commanding Officer, Company E, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, Livingston distinguished himself above and beyond the call of duty in action against enemy forces during the Battle of Dai Do. His actions that day would lead to him being awarded the Medal of Honor by President Richard Nixon on May 14, 1970.

James E. Livingston would serve on active duty in his beloved Marine Corps for over 33 years before retiring as a Major General on September 1, 1995.

Interview recorded on November 5, 2022

Video Credits:
Interviewer - Greg Corombos
Director of Photography - Jon Hambacker
Editor - Daniel Taksas

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