GEN John A. Wickham

General John Adams Wickham (born June 25, 1928 in Dobbs Ferry, New York) was United States Army Chief of Staff from 1983 to 1987. June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... 1928 (MCMXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Dobbs Ferry is a village located in Westchester County, New York. ... The Flag of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army The Chief of Staff of the United States Army (CSA) is the professional head of the United States Army who is responsible for insuring readiness of the Army. ...

He was a 1950 graduate of the United States Military Academy (where he later served as a social sciences instructor, 1956 to 1960), held Master's Degrees in economics and in government from Harvard University and was a 1967 graduate of the National War College. He served in both Korea and Vietnam, and was twice awarded the Silver Star for battlefield valor, as well as the Bronze Star, 11 Air Medals and 4 Legions of Merit. He is a member of the Alfalfa Club. The United States Military Academy, also known as West Point, or simply USMA (or Army, for NCAA purposes), is a United States Army fort and military academy. ... Harvard University (incorporated as The President and Fellows of Harvard College) is a private university in Cambridge, Massachusetts. ... The National War College (NWC) of the United States is a school in the National Defense University. ... The Silver Star is a United States military decoration and is the third highest medal for valor. ... The Air Medal is a military decoration of the United States which was established by Executive Order 9158, signed by Franklin D. Roosevelt, on May 11, 1942. ... The Legion of Merit is a military decoration of the United States armed forces which is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements. ... The Alfalfa Club is an exclusive Washington, D.C. social organization, founded in 1913. ...