Julius W. Becton Jr.

Julius Becton
Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
In office
November 1985 – June 1989
PresidentRonald Reagan
George H. W. Bush
Preceded byRobert Morris (acting)
Succeeded byRobert Morris (acting)
Personal details
Born
Julius Wesley Becton Jr.

(1926-06-29)June 29, 1926
Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedNovember 28, 2023(2023-11-28) (aged 97)
Fort Belvoir, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeArlington National Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Louise Thornton
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(m. 1948; died 2019)​
Children5
EducationMuhlenberg College
Prairie View A&M University (BS)
University of Maryland, College Park (MA)
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1944–1946
1948–1983
RankLieutenant General
CommandsVII Corps
1st Cavalry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
Cold War
 • Korean War
 • Vietnam War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star (2)
Air Medal (2, with valor)
Army Commendation Medal (2)
Purple Heart (2)
Combat Infantryman Badge
Parachutist Badge

Julius Wesley Becton Jr. (June 29, 1926 – November 28, 2023) was a United States Army lieutenant general, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and education administrator. He served as Commanding General, VII Corps in 1978 and as Deputy Commanding General for Training of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) in 1981. He retired in 1983.

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