Theodore J. Conway
Theodore J. Conway | |
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Conway in 1966 | |
| Born | 24 July 1909 Vallejo, California, United States |
| Died | 11 September 1990 (aged 81) Tampa, Florida, United States |
| Buried | San Francisco National Cemetery, California, United States |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1927–1929 1933–1969 |
| Rank | General |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Commands | Strike Command 82nd Airborne Division Seventh Army |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (3) |
Theodore John Conway (24 July 1909 – 11 September 1990) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Strike Command/U.S. Commander in Chief, Middle East, Africa south of the Sahara, and South Asia (USCINCSTRIKE/USCINCMEAFSA) from 1966 to 1969. Conway graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1933. In addition to Strike Command, Conway also commanded the 82nd Airborne Division and later the United States Seventh Army in N.A.T.O. He was promoted to four star rank on 1 November 1966, and retired from the army in 1969.