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American general (1918–1987) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James William Sutherland (1918–1987) was a United States Army Lieutenant General, who served as commander of XXIV Corps during the Vietnam War.
James William Sutherland | |
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Nickname(s) | Jock |
Born | Benton County, Arkansas | February 8, 1918
Died | May 1, 1987 69) Beaufort, South Carolina | (aged
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1971 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | XXIV Corps |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
Sutherland was born on 8 February 1918 in Benton County, Arkansas.
MG Sutherland served as commander of the US Army Test and Evaluation Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground from August 1963 to December 1965.[1]
Sutherland served as commander of XXIV Corps from 18 June 1970 until 9 June 1971.[2][3] During this time he was involved in the planning and support of Operation Lam Son 719.[4][5][3]: 196 On 25 March 1971 Sutherland advised COMUSMACV General Creighton Abrams ". .. As you have stated before we can take [the South Vietnamese] . . . only so far; beyond that point they must go on their own. We have reached that point in Lam Son 719. Today I am not sure of how much further we can take them."[6]
Sutherland served as Chief of Staff United States European Command from 1971.[7]
He died on 1 May 1987 in Beaufort, South Carolina, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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