James J. Lovelace
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James Judson Lovelace Jr.[1] (September 22, 1948 – July 26, 2024) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army.[2]
Early life and education
Lovelace was born in Richmond, Virginia on September 22, 1948.[3] He was commissioned a second lieutenant in Field Artillery upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1970.
Lovelace's military education includes the Field Artillery Basic and Advanced courses, the Armor Advanced Course, the
Command and General Staff College, and the Naval War College. He held a master's degree in Physical Education from Indiana University, a master's degree in management from Salve Regina University
, and a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College.
Military career
Lovelace commanded batteries in the
Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. He participated in Exercise Cobra Gold
.
Lovelace assumed command of United States Army Central and Coalition Forces Land Component Command on December 18, 2007.
Death
Lovelace died on July 26, 2024, at the age of 75.[4]
Dates of rank
| Insignia | Rank | Date |
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Second Lieutenant
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3 June 70 |
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First Lieutenant
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3 June 71 |
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Captain | 3 June 74 |
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Major | 8 June 81 |
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Lieutenant Colonel
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1 October 87 |
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Colonel | 1 June 92 |
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Brigadier General
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1 August 96 |
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Major General
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1 August 00 |
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Lieutenant General
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22 June 03 |
Decorations and Badges
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Parachutist Badge
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Ranger Tab
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Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge |
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Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
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Army Staff Identification Badge |
- Oak Leaf Cluster
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters- Army Commendation Medalwith an Oak Leaf Cluster
Notes and references
- ^ "James Judson Lovelace Jr". West Point Association of Graduates. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ISBN 9780833042590.
- ^ US Army Register: Regular Army Active List. Vol. I. Washington, D.C.: US Government Printing Office. January 1, 1972. p. 262.
- ^ "James Lovelace". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
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