Gordon R. Sullivan
Gordon Russell Sullivan (September 25, 1937 – January 2, 2024) was a United States Army general, who served as the 32nd Chief of Staff of the Army and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Sullivan also served as acting Secretary of the Army.
Gordon R. Sullivan | |
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Sullivan in 1992 | |
| Born | September 25, 1937 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | January 2, 2024 (aged 86) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1959–1995 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Chief of Staff of the United States Army 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized) 1st Brigade, 4th Armored Division 4th Battalion, 73d Armor Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
| Other work | President, Association of the United States Army |
After retiring from the Army, Sullivan served as the president and chief executive of the Association of the United States Army for 18 years, from 1998 through June 30, 2016. He also served as the chairman of the board of trustees of Norwich University until 2016. He served as chairman of the boards of The Army Historical Foundation and the Marshall Legacy Institute.
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