John H. Tilelli Jr.
John H. Tilelli Jr. | |
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Tilelli in 1996 | |
| Born | 2 October 1941 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1963–2000 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | United States Army Forces Command United Nations Command United States Forces Korea 1st Cavalry Division 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (4) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (3) |
| Other work | President, USO Operation Dark Winter |
John Harold Tilelli Jr. (born 2 October 1941) is a retired United States Army four-star general who served as Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1994 to 1995; Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command from 1995 to 1996; and Commander in Chief, United Nations Command/Commander in Chief, ROK/United States Combined Forces Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea from 1996 to 1999. He retired from the United States Army on 31 January 2000, and later worked for the USO and The Aerospace Corporation.