Pottsville in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
General George A. Joulwan
United States Army
— Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Forces 1993 - 1997 —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2022
1. General George A. Joulwan Marker
November 16, 1939
Graduate: Pottsville High School
Class of 1957
United States Military Academy
West Point
Class of 1961
Vietnam Veteran
1966 - 1967 and 1971 - 1972
Special Assistant to the President
of the United States
1973 - 1974
Awards and Decorations
US Awards
Defense Distinguished Service Medal (w/1 oak leaf cluster)
Distinguished Service Medal (w/1 oak leaf cluster)
Silver Star (w/1 oak leaf cluster)
Legion of Merit (w/1 oak leaf cluster)
Bronze Star (w/"V" device and 2 oak leaf cluster[s])
Meritorious Service Medal (w/3 oak leaf cluster[s])
Air Medal (w/numeral 14)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (w/1 oak leaf cluster)
National Defense Service Medal (w/1 bronze star)
Republic of Vietnam Service Medal (w/4 bronze stars)
Army Service Ribbon
Armed Forces Service Medal
Overseas Service Ribbon (w/numeral 5)
Unit [C]itations:
Army Valorous Unit Award
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit [C]itation w/Bronze Palm
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation w/Bronze Palm
Foreign Awards
Hessian Order of Merit (Federal Republic of Germany)
Grand Cross
this page online
Legion of Honor (Republic of France)
Legion of Merit (Republic of France)
Order of Fasco Nuñez de Balboa w/Grade of Grand Officer (Republic of Panama)
Legion of Merit of Mariscal Andres de Santa Cruz (Republic of Bolivia)
Legion of Merit (Republic of El Salvador)
Order of Merit (Republic of Honduras)
Merit Order Bar (Venezuela)
Order of the White Lion (Czech Republic)
Medal of Merit in Gold (The Netherlands)
Hungarian Republic Middle Cross w/Star (Hungary)
Commander's Cross w/Star of the Order of Service (Republic of Poland)
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross (w/3 gold stars)
Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal (w/Silver date bar)
NATO Medal
Erected 1997.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Cold • War, Vietnam. In addition, it is included in the Distinguished Service Medal series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 16, 1939.
Location. 40° 41.235′ N, 76° 11.818′ W. Marker is in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, in Schuylkill County. Marker is on Centre Street south of Laurel Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2022
2. General George A. Joulwan Monument
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pottsville Maroons (within shouting distance of this marker); Schuylkill County (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pottsville Downtown Historic District (about 400 feet away); John Pott (about 400 feet away); Molly Maguire Executions (about 700 feet away); Spanish War Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away); Joseph L. Warne, M. D. (approx. ¼ mile away); Mahantongo and South Second Streets (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pottsville.
Also see . . .
1. GEN George A. Joulwan '61 WPAG Distinguished Graduate Award. (Submitted on January 22, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Statement on the Retirement of General George A. Joulwan, USA (President Clinton). (Submitted on January 22, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2022
3. General George A. Joulwan Bust
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2022
4. General George A. Joulwan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 22, 2022, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
