James W. Sutherland
American general (1918–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James William Sutherland (1918–1987) was a United States Army Lieutenant General, who served as commander of XXIV Corps during the Vietnam War.
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James William Sutherland | |
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Nickname(s) | Jock |
Born | (1918-02-08)February 8, 1918 Benton County, Arkansas |
Died | May 1, 1987 (1987-06) (aged 69) Beaufort, South Carolina |
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1941–1971 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | XXIV Corps |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal |
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