James G. Sieben, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 19-Apr-1924
Date of Death: 09-Nov-1998
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About James G. Sieben
- James G.
- Sieben (April 19, 1924 – November 9, 1998) was an American Major General and a former Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, a position he served for thirteen years.
- A member of the Sieben family, he was the brother of Harry Sieben Sr., uncle of Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives Harry A.
- Sieben and Representative Mike Sieben, and great uncle of Katie Sieben, who served as a member of the Minnesota Senate. Sieben began his military career as an infantryman in World War II.
- He served with the 104th Infantry Division in Europe until 1945, and returned to Minnesota.
- He was awarded the Silver Star twice for gallantry in combat during his tour.
- He left the Army in 1945, and returned home to Minnesota where he later joined the Minnesota National Guard.
- In 1951, Sieben was activated and served for two years during the Korean War.
- He returned home and to the National Guard.
- During his years in the National Guard, Lt.
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- Sieben served as a company commander, as well as a staff officer at the battalion, brigade and division levels.
- He was also Commander, 1st Brigade, 47th Infantry Division and in May, 1975 was appointed as the adjutant general by Gov.
- Wendell Anderson.
- Besides the Silver Stars, decorations Lt.
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- Sieben received included: the Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Norwegian Order of St.
- Olaf, the Swedish Distinguished Service Medal as well as the Minnesota Distinguished Service Medal, the Minnesota Medal for Merit and the Minnesota Commendation Medal.
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