James J. Lovelace

James Judson Lovelace Jr.^[1] (September 22, 1948 – July 26, 2024) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army.^[2]

James J. Lovelace, Jr.
Lieutenant General James J Lovelace
Born	(1948-09-22)September 22, 1948 Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Died	July 26, 2024(2024-07-26) (aged 75)
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Years of service	1970–2009
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Third United States Army United States Army Alaska Joint Task Force 6 Division Artillery, 6th Infantry Division
Awards	Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3)

Early life and education

Lovelace was born in Richmond, Virginia on September 22, 1948.^[3] He was commissioned a second lieutenant in Field Artillery upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1970.

Lovelace's military education includes the Field Artillery Basic and Advanced courses, the Armor Advanced Course, the Armed Forces Staff College, the Command and General Staff College, and the Naval War College. He held a master's degree in Physical Education from Indiana University, a master's degree in management from Salve Regina University, and a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College.

Military career

Lovelace commanded batteries in the 2nd Infantry Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery. He also served as a Director of Instruction in the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy, an aide-de-camp to the Commanding General of the First United States Army at Fort Meade, Maryland, a commander of the 5th Battalion, 8th Field Artillery, an 18th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Deputy J-5 for Plans and Programs while assigned to Alaskan Command at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. He participated in Exercise Cobra Gold.

Lovelace assumed command of United States Army Central and Coalition Forces Land Component Command on December 18, 2007.

Death

Lovelace died on July 26, 2024, at the age of 75.^[4]

Dates of rank

Insignia	Rank	Date
	Second Lieutenant	3 June 70
	First Lieutenant	3 June 71
	Captain	3 June 74
	Major	8 June 81
	Lieutenant Colonel	1 October 87
	Colonel	1 June 92
	Brigadier General	1 August 96
	Major General	1 August 00
	Lieutenant General	22 June 03

Decorations and Badges

	Parachutist Badge
	Ranger Tab
	Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge
	Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge
	Army Staff Identification Badge

•   Distinguished Service Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster
•   Defense Superior Service Medal
•   Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
•   Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters
•   Army Commendation Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster