The Adjutant General, Montana National Guard
Major General John E. Prendergast assumed duties as The Adjutant General of Montana in January of 1993. As the Adjutant General he is responsible to the Governor of Montana for the Air and Army National Guard, Disaster and Emergency Service, Veterans Affairs, and Centralized Planning.
The Generals career began in 1958 in the Air National Guard. In 1960 he transferred to the Army National Guard and received his Commission in 1967 as an Ordnance Officer. Prior to this assignment, Major General Prendergast served as Deputy Chief of Staff Maintenance, and most recently as Chief of Staff, Montana Army National Guard.
1. Jul 67 - Dec 67, Shop Officer, 143rd Ordnance Co, Helena, Montana
2. Dec 67 - Apr 72, Automotive Platoon Leader, 3669th Maintenance Co, Helena, Montana
3. Apr 72 - Jul 74, Shop Officer, 3669th Maintenance Co, Helena, Montana
4. Jul 74 - Jun78, Commander, 3669th Maintenance Co, Helena, Montana
5. Jun 78 - Mar 79, Instructor, Montana Military Academy, Helena, Montana
6. Mar 79 - Mar80, Assistant Commandant, Montana Military Academy, Helena Montana
7. Mar 80 - Dec90, Director of Maintenance, HQ STARC, Helena, Montana
8. Dec 90 - Jan 93, Chief of Staff, HQ STARC, Helena, Montana
9. Jan 93 - Present, The Adjutant General, Montana National Guard, Helena Montana
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal
Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster)
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with 2 Hourglass Devices)
Army Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
Member of the Montana Special Olympic Committee
Chairman for Christmas at Our House, Christmas Dinner for the Needy
Membership in the National Running Association of the United States with over 23,000 miles run since 1978
Member of the National Guard Association of the United States
Member of the Army Association of the United States
Member of Army National Guard Officers Association
As an avid runner, MG Prendergast was recognized for running 25,000 miles in August of 2000. He continues to add miles to that figure.
In February of 2001 he was awarded the Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe medal, the highest professional recognition throughout the U. S. Army of a soldier's achievement and contributions to the ordnance field.
2LT ARNG 14 JUL 67
1LT ARNG 13 JUL 70
CPT ARNG 12 JUL 74
MAJ ARNG 8 MAR 79
LTC ARNG 10 MAR 83
COL ARNG 12 MAR 86
BG ARNG 19 NOV 93
MG ARNG 22 JUN 95
(Current as of March 2002)
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