Jay W. MacKelvie
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Brigadier General Jay W. MacKelvie (September 23, 1890 – December 5, 1985) was a career United States Army officer. He was prominent during World War II for being relieved of his command of the 90th Infantry Division shortly after the Normandy landings.
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Born | September 23, 1890 Kingsbury County, South Dakota, United States |
Died | December 5, 1985 (aged 95) Denver, Colorado, United States |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1913–1946 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Unit | Cavalry Branch Field Artillery Branch |
Commands held | 85th Division Artillery 7th Division Artillery XII Corps Artillery 90th Infantry Division 80th Division Artillery V Corps Artillery |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Bronze Star Purple Heart Legion of Honour (France) Croix de Guerre with Palm (France) Order of the Patriotic War 2nd Class, (Soviet Union) |
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