John W. Hendrix

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John W. Hendrix
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General John W. Hendrix
Born (1942-09-22) 22 September 1942 (age 82)
Bulloch County, Georgia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Branch United States Army
Years of service1965–2001
Rank General
Commands United States Army Forces Command
Task Force Hawk
V Corps
3rd Infantry Division
United States Army Infantry Center
2nd Brigade, 8th Infantry Division
Battles / wars Vietnam War
Gulf War
Invasion of Panama
Kosovo War
Awards Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (4)

John Walter Hendrix (born 22 September 1942) is a retired United States Army four-star general who served as Commander, United States Army Forces Command from 1999 to 2001.

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Early life and education

Hendrix was born on 22 September 1942, in Bulloch County, Georgia, [1] and received his commission after graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1965 with a degree in electrical engineering. Hendrix is of English, Scottish and Italian descent. [2] He earned a master's degree in history in 1978 from Middle Tennessee State University, [3] and is a graduate of both the United States Army War College and the United States Army Command and General Staff College.

Military career

Hendrix's commands include V Corps; Task Force Hawk; [4] 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia; and the United States Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Georgia.

Hendrix also served as deputy chief of staff for operations, United States Army Europe and 7th Army; assistant division commander, 1st Armored Division during the Gulf War; executive officer to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium; and assistant commandant, United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning.

Hendrix completed several NATO assignments during the Cold War, including commander of 2nd Brigade, 8th Infantry Division, and served two tours of duty as a rifle company commander in the Republic of Vietnam. He retired from the army in 2001.

Awards and decorations

Combat Infantry Badge.svg    Combat Infantryman Badge
ArmyAvnBadge.png    Basic Army Aviator Badge
Ranger Tab.svg    Ranger tab
Master Parachutist badge (United States).svg    Master Parachutist Badge
United States Army Staff Identification Badge.png    Army Staff Identification Badge
German Silver Para badge.jpg    Silver German Parachutist Badge
United States Army 1st Armored Division CSIB.svg    1st Armored Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
13INF DUI.png    13th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
ArmyOSB.svg   ? Overseas Service Bars
Defense Distinguished Service ribbon.svg Defense Distinguished Service Medal
U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg Army Distinguished Service Medal
Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg
Silver Star Medal ribbon.svg
Silver Star with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star ribbon.svg "V" device, brass.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and three oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Medal ribbon.svg Award numeral 4.png Air Medal with bronze award numeral 4
Army Commendation Medal ribbon.svg "V" device, brass.svg Silver oakleaf-3d.svg Army Commendation Medal with Valor device and silver oak leaf cluster
U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force Presidential Unit Citation ribbon.svg Army Presidential Unit Citation
Valorous Unit Award ribbon.svg Valorous Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation ribbon.svg Meritorious Unit Commendation
National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal ribbon.svg Silver-service-star-3d.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Vietnam Service Medal with one silver and one bronze service stars
Southwest Asia Service Medal ribbon (1991-2016).svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Bronze-service-star-3d-vector.svg Southwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars
Army Service Ribbon.svg Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon.svg Award numeral 4.png Army Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral 4
Vietnam Gallantry Cross, with palm.svg 1 golden star.svg Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm and gold star
Gallantry Cross Unit Citation.png Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Civil Action Unit Citation.png Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation
Vietnam Campaign Medal ribbon with 60- clasp.svg Vietnam Campaign Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) ribbon.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) ribbon.svg Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

Post-military

In retirement, Hendrix sits on the board of advisors of the National Infantry Foundation, [5] and worked for United Defense Industries. [6] He was National Chairman of the Military Officers Association of America. [7]

References

  1. ↑ General Officer Announcement 303-97, June 10, 1997
  2. ↑ "Hendrix Nominated to be FORSCOM Commander". Tech Topics. Georgia Tech Alumni Association. Winter 1999. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 13 July 2011.
  3. ↑ ROTC celebrates 50 years at MTSU Archived 2006-09-14 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ Air Force Magazine article on Task Force Hawk http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2002/February%202002/0202hawk.aspx
  5. ↑ National Infantry Foundation Board of advisors Archived 2007-08-07 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ↑ SEC Info United Defense Industries
  7. ↑ MOAA Florida newsletter Archived 2007-08-09 at the Wayback Machine

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