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'''John Walter Hendrix''' (Born September 22, 1942) is a retired [[United States Army]] four-star general, and served as Commander, [[United States Army Forces Command]] from 1999 to 2001.
'''John Walter Hendrix''' (born September 22, 1942) is a retired [[United States Army]] four-star general who served as Commander, [[United States Army Forces Command]] from 1999 to 2001.

==Early life and education==
Hendrix was born on September 22, 1942, in [[Bulloch County, Georgia]],<ref>[http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=1298 General Officer Announcement 303-97, June 10, 1997]</ref> and received his commission after graduating from the [[Georgia Institute of Technology]] in 1965 with a degree in electrical engineering. Hendrix is of [[English people|English]], [[Scottish people|Scottish]] and [[Italians|Italian]] descent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://alt.gtalumni.org/news/ttopics/win99/burdell.html|title=Hendrix Nominated to be FORSCOM Commander|work=Tech Topics|publisher=[[Georgia Tech Alumni Association]]|date=Winter 1999|accessdate=2011-07-13|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005144352/http://alt.gtalumni.org/news/ttopics/win99/burdell.html|archivedate=2011-10-05}}</ref> He earned a master's degree in history in 1978 from [[Middle Tennessee State University]],<ref>[http://www.mtsu.edu/~proffice/Record/Rec_v09/rec0921/body.html ROTC celebrates 50 years at MTSU] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060914195457/http://www.mtsu.edu/~proffice/Record/Rec_v09/rec0921/body.html |date=2006-09-14 }}</ref> and is a graduate of both the [[United States Army War College]] and the United States Army [[Command and General Staff College]].


==Military career==
==Military career==
Hendrix's commands include [[V Corps (United States)|V Corps]]; [[Task Force Hawk]];<ref>Air Force Magazine article on Task Force Hawk http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2002/February%202002/0202hawk.aspx</ref> [[3rd Infantry Division (United States)|3rd Infantry Division]], Fort Stewart, Georgia; and the [[United States Army Infantry Center]], Fort Benning, Georgia.
Hendrix was born on September 22, 1942, in [[Bulloch County, Georgia]],<ref>[http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=1298 General Officer Announcement 303-97, June 10, 1997]</ref> and received his commission after graduating from the [[Georgia Institute of Technology]] in 1965 with a degree in electrical engineering.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://alt.gtalumni.org/news/ttopics/win99/burdell.html|title=Hendrix Nominated to be FORSCOM Commander|work=Tech Topics|publisher=[[Georgia Tech Alumni Association]]|date=Winter 1999|accessdate=2011-07-13|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20111005144352/http://alt.gtalumni.org/news/ttopics/win99/burdell.html|archivedate=2011-10-05|df=}}</ref> He earned a master's degree in history in 1978 from [[Middle Tennessee State University]],<ref>[http://www.mtsu.edu/~proffice/Record/Rec_v09/rec0921/body.html ROTC celebrates 50 years at MTSU] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060914195457/http://www.mtsu.edu/~proffice/Record/Rec_v09/rec0921/body.html |date=2006-09-14 }}</ref> and is a graduate of both the [[U.S. Army War College]] and the U.S. Army [[Command and General Staff College]].


Hendrix also served as deputy chief of staff for operations, United States Army Europe and 7th Army; assistant division commander, 1st Armored Division during the [[Gulf War]]; executive officer to the [[Supreme Allied Commander Europe]], [[Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe]], Belgium; and assistant commandant, [[United States Army Infantry School]], Fort Benning.
His other commands include [[V Corps (United States)|V Corps]] in this position he served as commanding general of [[Task Force Hawk]];<ref>Air Force Magazine articl on Task Force Hawk http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2002/February%202002/0202hawk.aspx</ref> [[3rd Infantry Division (United States)|3rd Infantry Division]], Fort Stewart, Georgia; and the [[United States Army Infantry Center]], Fort Benning, Georgia.


Hendrix completed several NATO assignments during the Cold War, including commander of 2nd Brigade, 8th Infantry Division, and served two tours of duty as a rifle company commander in the Republic of Vietnam. He retired from the army in 2001.
He also served as deputy chief of staff for operations, United States Army Europe and 7th Army; assistant division commander, 1st Armored Division during the Persian Gulf War; executive officer to the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, Supreme Headquarters, Allied Powers Europe, Belgium; and assistant commandant, [[U.S. Army Infantry School]], Fort Benning.


==Awards and decorations==
He completed several NATO assignments during the Cold War, including commander of 2nd Battalion-13th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, and served two tours of duty as a rifle company commander in the Republic of Vietnam. He retired from the Army in 2001.
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|[[File:Ranger Tab.svg|80px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Ranger tab]]
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|[[File:Master Parachutist badge (United States).svg|80px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Parachutist Badge (United States)|Master Parachutist Badge]]
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|[[File:United States Army Staff Identification Badge.png|90px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Army Staff Identification Badge]]
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|[[File:German_Silver_Para_badge.jpg|120px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Parachutist Badge (Germany)|Silver German Parachutist Badge]]
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|[[File:United States Army 1st Armored Division CSIB.svg|75px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[1st Armored Division (United States)|1st Armored Division]] [[Shoulder Sleeve Insignia]]
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|[[File:ArmyOSB.svg|50px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;? [[Overseas Service Bar]]s
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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Defense Distinguished Service ribbon.svg|width=60}} [[Defense Distinguished Service Medal]]
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|{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=oak|ribbon=Silver Star Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} [[Silver Star]] with one bronze [[oak leaf cluster]]
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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|width=60}}<span style="position:relative; top: 0px; left: -51px; display: inline-block; width: 0;">[[File:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg|14px]]</span><span style="position:relative; top: 0px; left: -37px; display: inline-block; width: 0;">[[File:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg|14px]]</span><span style="position:relative; top: 0px; left: -23px; display: inline-block; width: 0;">[[File:Bronze oakleaf-3d.svg|14px]]</span> [[Legion of Merit]] with three oak leaf clusters
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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=oak|ribbon=Defense Meritorious Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}} [[Defense Meritorious Service Medal]]
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|[[File:Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait) ribbon.svg|60px]] [[Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)|Kuwait Liberation Medal]] ([[Kuwait]])
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==Post-military==
His awards include the [[Defense Distinguished Service Medal]], [[Army Distinguished Service Medal]] with oak leaf cluster, [[Legion of Merit]] with three oak leaf clusters, the [[Silver Star]] with oak leaf cluster; and the [[Bronze Star Medal|Bronze Star]] with "V" device and three oak leaf clusters. He also holds the [[Combat Infantryman Badge]], [[Master Parachutist Badge]], [[Ranger tab]], and [[United States Aviator Badge|Army Aviator Badge]].
In retirement, Hendrix sits on the board of advisors of the National Infantry Foundation,<ref>[http://www.nationalinfantryfoundation.org/advisors.shtml National Infantry Foundation Board of advisors] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070807020203/http://www.nationalinfantryfoundation.org/advisors.shtml |date=2007-08-07 }}</ref> and worked for [[United Defense|United Defense Industries]].<ref>[http://www.secinfo.com/dsvRq.14gv.htm SEC Info United Defense Industries]</ref> He was National Chairman of the [[Military Officers Association of America]].<ref>[http://www.moaafl.org/communique/Dec05.html MOAA Florida newsletter] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070809135240/http://www.moaafl.org/communique/Dec05.html |date=2007-08-09 }}</ref>

*[[File:Defense Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Defense Distinguished Service Medal]]
*[[File:Distinguished Service Medal ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)|Army Distinguished Service Medal]] with oak leaf cluster
*[[File:Silver Star ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Silver Star]] with oak leaf cluster
*[[File:Legion of Merit ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Legion of Merit]] with three oak leaf clusters
*[[File:Bronze Star ribbon.svg|60px]]&nbsp;&nbsp;[[Bronze Star Medal|Bronze Star]] with [[V Device]] and three oak leaf clusters

==Post military==
In retirement, Hendrix sits on the board of advisors of the National Infantry Foundation<ref>[http://www.nationalinfantryfoundation.org/advisors.shtml National Infantry Foundation Board of advisors] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070807020203/http://www.nationalinfantryfoundation.org/advisors.shtml |date=2007-08-07 }}</ref> and worked for [[United Defense|United Defense Industries]].<ref>[http://www.secinfo.com/dsvRq.14gv.htm SEC Info United Defense Industries]</ref> He was National Chairman of the [[Military Officers Association of America]].<ref>[http://www.moaafl.org/communique/Dec05.html MOAA Florida newsletter] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070809135240/http://www.moaafl.org/communique/Dec05.html |date=2007-08-09 }}</ref>

==See also==
{{portal|United States Army}}


==References==
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John W. Hendrix
General John W. Hendrix
Born (1942-09-22) September 22, 1942 (age 81)
Bulloch County, Georgia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1965–2001
RankGeneral
Commands heldUnited States Army Forces Command
Task Force Hawk
V Corps
3rd Infantry Division
United States Army Infantry Center
2nd Brigade, 8th Infantry Division
Battles/warsVietnam War
Gulf War
Kosovo War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (4)

John Walter Hendrix (born September 22, 1942) is a retired United States Army four-star general who served as Commander, United States Army Forces Command from 1999 to 2001.

Early life and education[edit]

Hendrix was born on September 22, 1942, in Bulloch County, Georgia,[1] and received his commission after graduating from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1965 with a degree in electrical engineering. Hendrix is of English, Scottish and Italian descent.[2] He earned a master's degree in history in 1978 from Middle Tennessee State University,[3] and is a graduate of both the United States Army War College and the United States Army Command and General Staff College.

Military career[edit]

Hendrix's commands include V Corps; Task Force Hawk;[4] 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, Georgia; and the United States Army Infantry Center, Fort Benning, Georgia.

Hendrix also served as deputy chief of staff for operations, United States Army Europe and 7th Army; assistant division commander, 1st Armored Division during the Gulf War; executive officer to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, Belgium; and assistant commandant, United States Army Infantry School, Fort Benning.

Hendrix completed several NATO assignments during the Cold War, including commander of 2nd Brigade, 8th Infantry Division, and served two tours of duty as a rifle company commander in the Republic of Vietnam. He retired from the army in 2001.

Awards and decorations[edit]

  Combat Infantryman Badge
  Basic Army Aviator Badge
  Ranger tab
  Master Parachutist Badge
  Army Staff Identification Badge
  Silver German Parachutist Badge
  1st Armored Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
  13th Infantry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia
  ? Overseas Service Bars
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Silver Star with one bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters
Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and three oak leaf clusters
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with bronze award numeral 4
Army Commendation Medal with Valor device and silver oak leaf cluster
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Valorous Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Commendation
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal with one silver and one bronze service stars
Southwest Asia Service Medal with two service stars
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral 4
Vietnam Gallantry Cross with palm and gold star
Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)
Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

Post-military[edit]

In retirement, Hendrix sits on the board of advisors of the National Infantry Foundation,[5] and worked for United Defense Industries.[6] He was National Chairman of the Military Officers Association of America.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ General Officer Announcement 303-97, June 10, 1997
  2. ^ "Hendrix Nominated to be FORSCOM Commander". Tech Topics. Georgia Tech Alumni Association. Winter 1999. Archived from the original on 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2011-07-13.
  3. ^ ROTC celebrates 50 years at MTSU Archived 2006-09-14 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Air Force Magazine article on Task Force Hawk http://www.airforce-magazine.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/2002/February%202002/0202hawk.aspx
  5. ^ National Infantry Foundation Board of advisors Archived 2007-08-07 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ SEC Info United Defense Industries
  7. ^ MOAA Florida newsletter Archived 2007-08-09 at the Wayback Machine

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