James A. Williams
James Arthur Williams (born March 29, 1932 – October 31, 2017) was a United States Army lieutenant general. Williams served as Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in the 1980s. He was a 1987 inductee of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame and was the chairman of the board of directors for the National Military Intelligence Association.
James A. Williams | |
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Lieutenant General James A. Williams Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency September 1981 – September 1985 | |
| Born | March 29, 1932 Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 2017 (aged 85) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1954–1985 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Commander, 650th Military Intelligence Group Commander, 1st Military Intelligence Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Cold War • Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal |
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