James E. Rieger
James E. Rieger | |
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| Nickname | Hero of the Argonne |
| Born | September 20, 1870 |
| Died | July 1, 1951 (aged 80) |
| Place of burial | Highland Park Cemetery, Kirksville, Missouri. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army Missouri National Guard |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | 35th Infantry Division |
| Commands | 138th Regiment 2nd Battalion 139th Infantry Regiment |
| Conflicts | Pancho Villa Expedition World War I |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Croix de Guerre Purple Heart |
| Other work | Lawyer, judge. |
James Edward Rieger (September 20, 1870 – July 1, 1951) was an American lawyer and United States Army officer from the state of Missouri. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, America's second-highest award for valor, and the Croix de Guerre from the government of France for his actions during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive during World War I.