John J. Hennessey

John Joseph Timothy Hennessey (August 20, 1921 March 20, 2001) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Readiness Command (USCINCRED) from 1974 to 1979.

John J. Hennessey
General John J. Hennessey
BornAugust 20, 1921
Chicago, Illinois
DiedMarch 20, 2001(2001-03-20) (aged 79)
Tampa, Florida
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1944–1979
Rank General
Commands heldReadiness Command
101st Airborne Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
Vietnam War
AwardsLegion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star with "V" (4)
Air Medal (5)
Other workBoard of Trustees, University of Tampa
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