John J. Hennessey
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John Joseph Timothy Hennessey[1] (August 20, 1921 ā March 20, 2001) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Readiness Command (USCINCRED) from 1974 to 1979.
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Born | August 20, 1921 Chicago, Illinois |
Died | March 20, 2001(2001-03-20) (aged 79) Tampa, Florida |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1944ā1979 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Readiness Command 101st Airborne Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star with "V" (4) Air Medal (5) |
Other work | Board of Trustees, University of Tampa |
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