David A. Bramlett
David Anthony Bramlett (born June 29, 1941) is a retired United States Army four-star general who commanded United States Army Forces Command from July 1, 1996 to August 31, 1998, after serving as Deputy Commander in Chief and Chief of Staff, United States Pacific Command at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii. During his tenure as Deputy Commander, he was the interim commander of Pacific Command after the commander, Admiral Richard C. Macke, came under fire for comments he had made in regard to the 1995 rape scandal in Okinawa that involved three United States servicemen.
David A. Bramlett | |
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General David A. Bramlett | |
Born | Galesburg, Illinois | June 29, 1941
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1964–1998 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United States Army Forces Command 6th Infantry Division 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (6) |
Other work | Vice President, Hawaii Army Museum SOciety |
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