Bantz J. Craddock
Bantz John Craddock (born August 24, 1949) is a former United States Army general. His last military assignment was as Commander, United States European Command and NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe from December 2006 to June 30, 2009. He also served as Commander, United States Southern Command from November 9, 2004 to December 2006. After his retirement in 2009, he became chief executive of Military Professional Resources, Inc. (MPRI).
Bantz J. Craddock | |
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| Born | August 24, 1949 Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1971–2009 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Supreme Allied Commander Europe United States European Command United States Southern Command 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized) 7th Army Training Command 194th Armored Brigade (Separate) 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War Kosovo War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Bundeswehr Cross of Honor in Gold (Germany) |
| Other work | MPRI, Inc. |
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