John B. Sylvester
John B. Sylvester | |
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Sylvester as a Brigadier General in 1994 | |
| Born | May 25, 1946 Columbia, South Carolina |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1968–2004 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Stabilisation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina 3rd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division 1st Brigade, 2nd Armored Division 1st Battalion, 68th Armor Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War Yugoslav Wars Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
John B. Sylvester (born May 25, 1946) is a retired United States Army lieutenant general and decorated veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. He is best known for his command of the "Tiger" Brigade of the 2nd Armored Division OPCON to the 2nd Marine Division in the Gulf War, and his three tours of duty in the Balkans culminating as the commander of Stabilisation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina (SFOR). Sylvester was awarded the Silver Star during Operation Desert Storm.