Emmett Paige Jr.

Emmett Paige Jr. (20 February 1931 – 31 August 2017) served as the United States Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence from 1993 to 1997. He retired from active duty in the United States Army as a lieutenant general in 1988 after 41 years of military service.

Emmett Paige Jr.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence
In office
10 June 1993  23 May 1997
PresidentBill Clinton
Preceded byDuane P. Andrews
Succeeded byArthur L. Money
Personal details
Born(1931-02-20)20 February 1931
Jacksonville, Florida
Died31 August 2017(2017-08-31) (aged 86)
Fort Washington, Maryland
Education
  • University of Maryland University College (BA)
  • Pennsylvania State University (MA)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1947–1988
RankLieutenant General
CommandsArmy Information Systems Command
Army Electronics Research and Development Command
Army Communications Research and Development Command
11th Signal Group
361st Signal Battalion
Battles/warsVietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
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