John A. Wickham Jr.
United States Army general (1928–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Adams Wickham Jr. (June 25, 1928 – May 11, 2024) was a United States Army general who served as the United States Army Chief of Staff from 1983 to 1987.
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Born | (1928-06-25)June 25, 1928 Dobbs Ferry, New York, U.S. |
Died | May 11, 2024(2024-05-11) (aged 95) Oro Valley, Arizona, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1950–1987 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Chief of Staff of the United States Army Eighth Army United States Forces Korea United Nations Command 101st Airborne Division 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal |
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