Years of service 1940s–1985 | Awards Silver Star Name James Lee Rank Lieutenant general | |
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Born October 15, 1926 (age 97)
Wilmington, North Carolina, U.S. ( 1926-10-15 ) Battles/wars World War II
Korean War
Vietnam War Battles and wars World War II, Korean War, Vietnam War | ||
Service/branch United States Army Allegiance United States of America | ||
American lieutenant general James Madison Lee passed away at 90
James Madison Lee (born October 15, 1926) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army who served as commander of United States Army Pacific (Western Command) from 1983 until his retirement in 1985. Enlisting in the Army Air Corps Reserve in 1944, Lee served during World War II. After his return, he graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1950. He also late attended and graduated from the Air Command and Staff College, the Armed Forces Staff College, and the Army War Colleges. Lee also served in the Vietnam War and Korean War, commanding infantry in each. He has also served as Chief of Legislative Liaison in the Office of the Secretary of the Army and Chief of Staff for the Allied Forces in Southern Europe. He retired in 1985.