Education
Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1917, he attended Brown University before graduating from the United States Military Academy in 1938 with a commission into the Corps of Engineers. He subsequently attended the United States. Army War College.
Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1917, he attended Brown University before graduating from the United States Military Academy in 1938 with a commission into the Corps of Engineers. He subsequently attended the United States. Army War College.
During World World War II, Stilwell participated in the Normandy invasion, and briefly served under General Patton immediately after the war during the occupation of Europe. From there he was a special military advisor to the United States. Embassy in Rome before serving in the Central Intelligence Agency. During the Korean War, Stilwell commanded the 15th Infantry Regiment, and was a senior advisor to the I Republic of of Korea (Republic of Korea) Army Corps.
Major commands for Stilwell included Commander of the United States. Military Assistance Command, Thailand (MACTHAI) from 1965-1967.
From there he commanded the 1st Armored Division at Fort Hood, Texas, from 1967-1968. After his return to Vietnam, Stilwell commanded the XXIV Corps from 1968-1969.
He later served as Commanding General, Sixth United States Army, at the Presidio from 1972–1973, followed by Commander-in-Chief of the United Nations Command in of Korea. After retiring from the military, he served as United States. Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Policy from 1981 to 1985
As a Brigadier General, General Stilwell was Commandant of Cadets at the United States. Military Academy at West Point, New York while General Westmoreland was Superintendent during the early 1960s.
In Vietnam, General Westmoreland appointed Stilwell as his Chief of Staff. Other significant assignments for Stilwell were Deputy Commanding General, III Marine Amphibious Force in Vietnam during 1968, and Deputy Chief of Staff for United States Military Operations at the Pentagon under Army Chief of Staff General Westmoreland, 1969-1972. His major awards include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and numerous foreign decorations.
