William J. Livsey
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William James "Lipp" Livsey (June 8, 1931 – June 18, 2016) was a United States Army general who served as the Commander in Chief of United Nations Command/Commander in Chief, ROK/U.S. Combined Forces Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea/Commanding General, Eighth United States Army from 1984 to 1987.
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William J. Livsey | |
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Nickname(s) | "Lipp" |
Born | (1931-06-08)June 8, 1931 Clarkston, Georgia |
Died | June 18, 2016(2016-06-18) (aged 85) Fayetteville, Georgia |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1952–1987 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Eighth United States Army Third United States Army 8th Infantry Division United States Army Infantry School 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (4) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal |
Spouse(s) | Bena Sue Burns |
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