James Garesche Ord

J. Garesche Ord
Major General J. Garesche Ord, Chairman of the Joint Brazil–U.S. Defense Commission in World War II
Nickname(s)"Sunny"
"Garry"
Born(1886-10-18)October 18, 1886
Fort Lewis, Durango, Colorado, US
DiedApril 17, 1960(1960-04-17) (aged 73)
Washington, D.C., US
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1909–1946
Rank Major general
Service number0-2608
Unit Infantry Branch
Commands12th Infantry Regiment
57th Infantry Regiment
28th Infantry Division
Joint Brazil-US. Defense Commission
Battles / warsPancho Villa Expedition
World War I
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit
Order of Abdon Calderón, First Class (Ecuador)
Order of Military Merit (Brazil) (Grand Officer)
RelationsEdward Otho Cresap Ord II (Father)
Jules Garesche "Garry" Ord (Uncle)
James Thompson Ord (Uncle)
James Basevi Ord (Cousin)
Edward Otho Cresap Ord (Grandfather)

Major General James Garesche Ord (October 18, 1886 – April 17, 1960) was a United States Army officer who briefly commanded the 28th Infantry Division and was Chairman of the Joint Brazil–U.S. Defense Commission during World War II.