John W. Nicholson

John W. Nicholson
Secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission
In office
January 20, 2005 – 2009
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byJohn P. Herrling
Succeeded byMax Cleland
Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Memorial Affairs
In office
April 11, 2003 – January 19, 2005
PresidentGeorge W. Bush
Preceded byRobin L. Higgins
Succeeded byWilliam F. Tuerk
Personal details
Born (1934-02-22) February 22, 1934
Struble, Iowa, U.S.
ChildrenGeneral John W. Nicholson Jr.
EducationUnited States Military Academy (BA)
University of Pennsylvania (MPA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1956–1986
RankBrigadier general
Battles/warsVietnam War
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John William "Jack" Nicholson Sr. (born February 22, 1934) is an American retired Brigadier General of the United States Army who was appointed secretary of the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) by President George W. Bush in January 2005.