James Basevi Ord | |
|---|---|
 Ord at West Point in 1915 | |
| Born | 15 March 1892 Mexico |
| Died | 30 January 1938 (aged 45) Baguio, Philippines |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1915–1938 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant Colonel |
| Battles / wars | World War I: |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Purple Heart Distinguished Service Star (Philippines) |
James Basevi Ord (15 March 1892 – 30 January 1938) was a United States Army lieutenant colonel killed in an air crash at Camp John Hay, Philippines. At the time, Ord was serving as the Assistant Military Advisor to the Commonwealth of the Philippines, under United States Military Advisor Douglas MacArthur. Ord was a member of the West Point class of 1915, "the class the stars fell on", that also included Omar Bradley and Dwight Eisenhower.