John Michael Bednarek
John Michael Bednarek | |
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Bednarek in 2011 | |
| Nickname | Mick |
| Born | London, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1975–2015 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Office of Security Cooperation-Iraq United States First Army 25th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) |
John Michael "Mick" Bednarek is a retired United States Army officer. He was chief of the United States Office of Security Cooperation in Iraq and former commander of the United States First Army. Bednarek took command of the First Army on April 6, 2011, from Lieutenant General Thomas G. Miller and was succeeded as commanding officer by Major General Kevin R. Wendel on March 14, 2013 (interim), with Lieutenant General Michael S. Tucker succeeding Bednarek as permanent commander on August 2, 2013.