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John
Adams
Wickham
1928-06-25

–

Born:

Dobbs Ferry

, 

New York

Home:

Somers

, 

New York

John Wickham graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1950. From July 23, 1983 to June 23, 1987, he served as the 30th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. He retired in 1987 as a U.S. Army 4-Star General.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Adams Wickham, United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and subsequently as Chief of Staff of the Army, from 1983 to 1987.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General John Adams Wickham, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and subsequently as Chief of Staff of the Army, from 1983 to 1987. The distinctive accomplishments of General Wickham reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1979 – 1982
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General John Adams Wickham, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Commanding in Chief, United Nations Command and Combined Forces Command, Korea, from 1979 to 1982. The distinctive accomplishments of General Wickham reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1978 – 1979
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General John Adams Wickham, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as Director, Joint Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff, from 1978 to 1979. The distinctive accomplishments of General Wickham reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Adams Wickham, United States Army, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and subsequently as Chief of Staff of the Army, from 1983 to 1987.

  • Air Force Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1983 – 1987
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General John Adams Wickham, United States Army, was awarded the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and subsequently as Chief of Staff of the Army, from 1983 to 1987.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    5th Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) John Adams Wickham, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Wickham distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Wickham, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    5th Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) John Adams Wickham, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Wickham distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Wickham, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    1964 – 1966
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) John Adams Wickham, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Aide de Camp, Chief of Staff, Army Communications Systems Agency, from 1964 to 1966.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    5th Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) John Adams Wickham, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for as Commanding Officer, 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, in 1968.