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Wallace was commissioned in 1969 after graduating from the [[United States Military Academy]] at [[West Point, New York|West Point]], then qualified as an [[armoured warfare|armor]] officer before serving in the [[Vietnam War]]. After serving in Vietnam, Wallace became a company commander, battalion [[S1 (military)|S-1]] ([[adjutant]]), and battalion [[S3 (military)|S-3]] operations officer with the [[82nd Airborne Division (United States)|82nd Airborne Division]]. |
Wallace was commissioned in 1969 after graduating from the [[United States Military Academy]] at [[West Point, New York|West Point]], then qualified as an [[armoured warfare|armor]] officer before serving in the [[Vietnam War]]. His advisory experience as a member of a "two-man district advisory team that worked with Vietnamese troops in [[Bac Lieu Province]].. I'll tell you quite frankly, wasn't nearly as professionally satisfying as being a battalion, regimental, division, or corps commander."{{sfn|Janes|2006|page=50}} After serving in Vietnam, Wallace became a company commander, battalion [[S1 (military)|S-1]] ([[adjutant]]), and battalion [[S3 (military)|S-3]] operations officer with the [[82nd Airborne Division (United States)|82nd Airborne Division]]. |
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In 1977, Wallace attended the [[Armor Officer Advanced Course]] at [[Fort Knox, Kentucky|Fort Knox]], [[Kentucky]], and the [[Naval Postgraduate School]] in [[Monterey, California|Monterey]], [[California]]. In 1983, he joined the [[2nd Cavalry Regiment (United States)|2d Armored Cavalry Regiment]] in Germany in 1983 and, in 1991, assumed command of the [[11th Cavalry Regiment (United States)|11th Armored Cavalry Regiment]] in Fulda, Germany. |
In 1977, Wallace attended the [[Armor Officer Advanced Course]] at [[Fort Knox, Kentucky|Fort Knox]], [[Kentucky]], and the [[Naval Postgraduate School]] in [[Monterey, California|Monterey]], [[California]]. In 1983, he joined the [[2nd Cavalry Regiment (United States)|2d Armored Cavalry Regiment]] in Germany in 1983 and, in 1991, assumed command of the [[11th Cavalry Regiment (United States)|11th Armored Cavalry Regiment]] in Fulda, Germany. |
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Wallace assumed command of [[V Corps (United States)|V Corps]] on July 18, 2001. He commanded the corps during the [[2003 invasion of Iraq]] until June 14, 2003, when he left to become the commanding general of the [[United States Army Combined Arms Center]] at [[Fort Leavenworth]], [[Kansas]]. His replacement in Iraq was Lieutenant General [[Ricardo S. Sanchez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/invasion/interviews/wallace.html|title=Interviews — Lt. Gen. William Scott Wallace|publisher=[[PBS]]|accessdate=18 January 2013|date=2004-02-23}}</ref> |
Wallace assumed command of [[V Corps (United States)|V Corps]] on July 18, 2001. He commanded the corps during the [[2003 invasion of Iraq]] until June 14, 2003, when he left to become the commanding general of the [[United States Army Combined Arms Center]] at [[Fort Leavenworth]], [[Kansas]]. His replacement in Iraq was Lieutenant General [[Ricardo S. Sanchez]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/invasion/interviews/wallace.html|title=Interviews — Lt. Gen. William Scott Wallace|publisher=[[PBS]]|accessdate=18 January 2013|date=2004-02-23}}</ref> |
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Wallace assumed command of the [[United States Army Training and Doctrine Command]] (TRADOC) at [[Fort Monroe]], Virginia, on October 13, 2005. He relinquished command of TRADOC, and retired from the United States Army, on December 8, 2008. |
Wallace assumed command of the [[United States Army Training and Doctrine Command]] (TRADOC) at [[Fort Monroe]], Virginia, on October 13, 2005. He was interviewed by [[Jane's Defence Weekly]], published 4 October 2006. He said that "routine, traditional requirement process" needs to be more responsive to urgent needs on the battlefield" - is there something out there, looking through the "entire [[Rolodex]], if you will, of developing capabilities," "that meets that immediate need[?]"{{sfn|Janes|2006|page=50}} He relinquished command of TRADOC, and retired from the United States Army, on December 8, 2008. |
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Latest revision as of 11:44, 28 March 2023
William S. Wallace | |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois | December 31, 1946
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1969–2008 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United States Army Training and Doctrine Command United States Army Command and General Staff College United States Army Combined Arms Center V Corps Joint Warfighting Center 4th Infantry Division 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (5) Bronze Star Medal |
William Scott Wallace (born December 31, 1946) is a retired four-star general in the United States Army. He served as Commanding General, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) at Fort Monroe, Virginia from October 13, 2005, to December 8, 2008. He retired from the army on December 8, 2008.
Early life[edit]
Wallace was born on December 31, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. He attended Louisville Eastern High School in Louisville, Kentucky, graduating in 1965.
Military career[edit]
Wallace was commissioned in 1969 after graduating from the United States Military Academy at West Point, then qualified as an armor officer before serving in the Vietnam War. His advisory experience as a member of a "two-man district advisory team that worked with Vietnamese troops in Bac Lieu Province.. I'll tell you quite frankly, wasn't nearly as professionally satisfying as being a battalion, regimental, division, or corps commander."[1] After serving in Vietnam, Wallace became a company commander, battalion S-1 (adjutant), and battalion S-3 operations officer with the 82nd Airborne Division.
In 1977, Wallace attended the Armor Officer Advanced Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky, and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. In 1983, he joined the 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment in Germany in 1983 and, in 1991, assumed command of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fulda, Germany.
As a general officer, Wallace commanded the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and then the Joint Warfighting Center and Director of Joint Training at the United States Joint Forces Command in Suffolk, Virginia.
Wallace assumed command of V Corps on July 18, 2001. He commanded the corps during the 2003 invasion of Iraq until June 14, 2003, when he left to become the commanding general of the United States Army Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. His replacement in Iraq was Lieutenant General Ricardo S. Sanchez.[2]
Wallace assumed command of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) at Fort Monroe, Virginia, on October 13, 2005. He was interviewed by Jane's Defence Weekly, published 4 October 2006. He said that "routine, traditional requirement process" needs to be more responsive to urgent needs on the battlefield" - is there something out there, looking through the "entire Rolodex, if you will, of developing capabilities," "that meets that immediate need[?]"[1] He relinquished command of TRADOC, and retired from the United States Army, on December 8, 2008.
Awards and decorations[edit]
Among his awards and decorations are:
Defense Distinguished Service Medal | |
Army Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster | |
Legion of Merit with four oak leaf clusters | |
Bronze Star Medal | |
Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster | |
Army Commendation Medal with valor device and two oak leaf clusters | |
Army Achievement Medal | |
Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry |
Combat Infantryman Badge | |
Parachutist Badge (United States) | |
Ranger Tab |
References[edit]
- Janes (4 October 2006). "Interview: Gen William Wallace, Commanding General, US Army Training and Doctrine Command". Jane's Defence Weekly. Vol. 43, no. 40.
- ^ a b Janes 2006, p. 50.
- ^ "Interviews — Lt. Gen. William Scott Wallace". PBS. 2004-02-23. Retrieved 18 January 2013.
- 1946 births
- Living people
- United States Army personnel of the Vietnam War
- United States Army personnel of the Iraq War
- Naval Postgraduate School alumni
- Military personnel from Louisville, Kentucky
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- United States Army generals
- United States Military Academy alumni
- Commandants of the United States Army Command and General Staff College
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)
- Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal
- Eastern High School (Louisville, Kentucky) alumni