John E. Hull
John Edwin Hull (May 26, 1895 – June 10, 1975) was a United States Army general, former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army, commanded Far East Command from 1953 to 1955 and the U.S. Army, Pacific from 1948 to 1949. He served in both world wars and was a contemporary of generals George Marshall and Omar Bradley. Because of his primary role in planning Allied operations throughout World War II, he was credited with having more experience integrating strategy with overseas operations than any other Army officer.
John Hull | |
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| Chair of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board | |
| In office March 1, 1958 – January 20, 1961 | |
| President | Dwight Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | James Killian |
| Succeeded by | James Killian |
| Governor of the Ryukyu Islands | |
| In office October 7, 1953 – April 1, 1955 | |
| President | Dwight Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Mark Clark |
| Succeeded by | Max Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 26, 1895 Greenfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 1975 (aged 80) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Education | Miami University (BS) |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1955 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Far East Command United States Army Pacific |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II Korean War |
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