MADISON, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers has ordered flags be flown at half-staff in honor of one of the Wisconsin National Guard’s former adjutant generals.
Maj. Gen. James G. Blaney, who died Oct. 18 2020 at the age of 82, joined the Wisconsin National Guard in 1960, mobilized to federal service in 1961 during the Berlin Crisis, and served as Adjutant General from 1997 to 2002.
“Maj. Gen. Blaney led a distinguished life of service and dedication to Wisconsin and the United States of America,” said Gov. Evers. “While he will be missed by many, his years of devotion will be remembered for generations to come.”
Funeral services will be held in the Village of Kendall on June 4. Evers’ order is in effect from sunrise to sunset that day.
Evers’ full order is available here.
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