James F. McCall

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James F. McCall
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Born (1934-06-25) June 25, 1934 (age 90)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1956–1991
Rank Lieutenant general
CommandsComptroller of the United States Army
4th Training Brigade, United States Army Armor School
1st Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Purple Heart
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal (2)

James Franklin McCall (born June 25, 1934) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as Comptroller of the United States Army from 1988 to 1991. He is a 1956 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. degree in economics from the Wharton School. McCall later earned a master's degree in military science from the Army Command and General Staff College and an M.B.A. in comptrollership from Syracuse University. He is also a graduate of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "SMDC G-8 receives McCall Award".
  2. "James Franklin McCall collection: Veterans History Project (Library of Congress".
  3. "Resume of Service Career of James Franklin McCall, Major General". Department of Defense Appropriations for 1986. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 1985. pp. 871–872. Retrieved 2021-08-29.
  4. "Major General James F. McCall". Army Executive Biographies. Headquarters, Department of the Army. 1985. p. 313. Retrieved 2021-08-29.