John J. Hennessey

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John J. Hennessey
General John J. Hennessey
Born20 August 1921
Chicago, Illinois
Died20 March 2001(2001-03-20) (aged 79)
Tampa, Florida
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Army
Service years1944–1979
Rank General
CommandsReadiness Command
101st Airborne Division
ConflictsWorld 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

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

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