John Galvin
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John Rogers Galvin (b. May 13, 1929) is a retired American general who was Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University and a member of the U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century.
He served as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and Commander in Chief, United States European Command from June 26, 1987, to June 23, 1992.
He was also Commander in Chief, United States Southern Command from 1985 to 1987.
[edit] Awards
- Defense Distinguished Service Medal
- Army Distinguished Service Medal
- Silver Star
- Legion of Merit (with two oak leaf clusters)
- Distinguished Flying Cross
- Soldier's Medal
- Bronze Star (with two oak leaf clusters)
- Air Medal with V Device for valor
- Merit Cross of the Federal Republic (Order of Merit)
- Ordre de la Légion d'honneur
- Combat Infantryman Badge
- Senior Parachutist Badge
The United States Military Academy awarded Galvin (Class of '54) the 1997 Distinguished Graduate Award.[1]
[edit] Works
- 2006: The Minute Men: The First Fight: Myths and Realities of the American Revolution (ISBN 1597970700)
- 1997: Three Men of Boston (ISBN 1574881116)
- 1969: Air Assault: the Development of Airmobile
[edit] References
- U.S. Commission on National Security "people" page
- NATO biography
- Notable graduates of West Point
- 6th Dean of the The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy
| Preceded by Gen. Bernard W. Rogers |
Supreme Allied Commander Europe (NATO) 1987—1992 |
Succeeded by Gen. John Shalikashvili |
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