James R. Hall

James Reginald Hall Jr. After graduation, Hall enlisted in the United States Army and, after completing basic training, entered officer candidate school. He was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Army on December 19, 1958. Hall also holds an advanced degree in public administration from Shippensburg State College and has attended the Armed Forces Staff College and the United States Army War College. He also served as the Director of Enlisted Personnel Management at the United States Army Military Personnel Center, the Deputy Inspector General of the Army, the Secretary of the United States Army Infantry School, the Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations of United States Army Forces Command, and the Division Commander of the 4th Infantry Division.

Awards and decorations During his service, Hall has received the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (with bronze oak leaf cluster), the Army Commendation Medal (with silver oak leaf cluster), the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Army General Staff Identification Badge. Hall also serves on Morehouse's board of trustees and as president of Morehouse's national alumni association.