John R. Guthrie

John Reiley Guthrie (December 20, 1921 – May 25, 2009) was a United States Army four-star general who served as commanding general, United States Army Development and Research Command (DARCOM) from 1977 to 1981. In the 1980s, DARCOM was renamed United States Army Materiel Command.

John R. Guthrie
General John Reiley Guthrie
Born(1921-12-20)December 20, 1921
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
DiedMay 25, 2009(2009-05-25) (aged 87)
Walter Reed Army Medical Center
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1942–1981
RankGeneral
Commands heldUnited States Army Materiel Readiness and Development Command
IX Corps
25th Infantry Division Artillery
602nd Field Artillery Battalion
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Other workTrustee, Princeton University
Director, Landpower Education Program
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