Brigadier General James G. Shanahan (1920 Pompey, New York - 8 January 1997 Alexandria, Virginia) served in the United States Army from 1942 through 1973. James Shanahan joined ROTC at Niagara University and was commissioned in 1942 following his graduation. Shanahan was initially given a command in the 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He served as a platoon leader and company commander for this unit in the Pacific theater during the Second World War. He was a graduate of the Command and General Staff College, the Armed Forces Staff College, and the National War College.