James R. McCartney | |
|---|---|
| 24th Secretary of State of West Virginia | |
| In office March 19, 1975 – January 17, 1977 | |
| Governor | Arch A. Moore Jr. |
| Preceded by | Hike Heiskell |
| Succeeded by | A. James Manchin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Rowe McCartney April 7, 1920 Meyersdale, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 22, 2011 (aged 90) Morgantown, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Kathryn Amos |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | West Virginia University (AB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 2nd Armored Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | |
James Rowe McCartney (April 7, 1920 – February 22, 2011) was the Secretary of State of West Virginia from 1975 until 1977. He was a highly decorated World War II United States Army veteran, receiving two Silver Stars, the Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, French Croix de Guerre, and Belgian Fougerre. McCartney graduated from West Virginia University and served on several state commissions including the West Virginia Ethics Commission.[1][2]
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