J. H. Binford Peay III
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James Henry Binford "Binnie" Peay III (born May 10, 1940) is a retired four-star general of the United States Army. He served as the 14th superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute from 2003-2020,[1] and as chairman of the Allied Defense Group from 2001-03. He has also served on various corporate and nonprofit boards.
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J.H. Binford Peay III | |
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Nickname(s) | Binnie |
Born | (1940-05-10) May 10, 1940 (age 84) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1962–1997 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United States Central Command Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army 101st Airborne Division 2d Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (4) Purple Heart |
Other work | Superintendent, Virginia Military Institute Chairman, Allied Defense Group Director, BAE Systems Inc. |
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