David Wilson (U.S. Army general)

David Wilson is a United States Army major general who serves as the Commanding General of the United States Army Sustainment Command since July 19, 2022.[1] He most recently served as the Commanding General of 8th Theater Sustainment Command at Fort Shafter, Hawaii from June 16, 2020, to June 14, 2022. He previously served as the Director J/U-4, United States Forces Korea/United Nations Command/Deputy Director, C4 Combined Forces Command located in Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea and as the 40th Chief of Ordnance and Commandant of the United States Army Ordnance School at Fort Lee, Virginia.

David Wilson
Major General David Wilson
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1991–present
RankMajor General
Commands heldUnited States Army Sustainment Command
8th Theater Sustainment Command
Chief of Ordnance
United States Army Ordnance School
406th Army Field Support Brigade
121st Brigade Support Battalion
Battles/warsOperation Continue Hope
Operation Uphold Democracy
Iraq War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

Education

Wilson is a native of Charleston, South Carolina. He received his commission and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. He holds a Master of Science in General Administration from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan and a Master of Science in National Resource Strategy from the Industrial College of the Armed forces. His military education includes the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, the Ordnance Officer Transition Course, the Combined Logistics Officer Advanced Course, the Combined Arms and Services Staff School, the Command and General Staff Officer Course, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.[2]

Military career

Upon completion of the Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, Wilson was assigned as a Fire Support Officer for the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry at Camp Hovey, Korea; Platoon Leader, 503rd Maintenance Company, 530th Supply & Services Battalion; Company Executive Officer, 364th Supply and Services Company, 264th Corps Support Battalion with deployment to Mogadishu, Somalia; Platoon Leader and Shop Officer, 503rd Maintenance Company, 264th Corps Support Battalion; and Support Operations Maintenance Officer, 264th Corps Support Battalion, with deployment to Haiti.[3]

In 1996, Wilson was assigned as the Assistant Brigade S4, 2d Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), Fort Stewart Georgia. He assumed command of Delta Company, 703d Main Support Battalion in 1997 after serving as the 3d Division Material Management Center, 1st Brigade Material Manager, where he deployed in support of Operations Desert Thunder. He then served in the Headquarters, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command at Fort Monroe, Virginia, in the Joint Venture Directorate as Experimental CSS Integration Officer for the Army Light Experimentation Axis and then as Executive Officer to the Deputy Chief of Staff for Combat Developments.

Following completion of the Command and General Staff Officer Course in 2003, Wilson was assigned as the Executive Officer for the 1st Armored Division, Division Support Command, Germany with deployment to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Iron Saber. Additional assignments include Battalion Executive Officer, 501st Forward Support Battalion (2004); Assistant Chief of Staff, Deputy G4, 1st Armored Division Headquarters (2005); and Logistics Majors Assignment Officer, U.S. Army Human Resources Command (2006).

In 2008, Wilson assumed command of the 121st Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Division, Fort Bliss, Texas. Following a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Wilson reported to the Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army where he served as the Logistics Colonels Assignment Officer. In 2011, Wilson attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces and then reported to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to assume command of the 406th Army Field Support Brigade. Following brigade command in 2014, he was assigned to United States Army Materiel Command (AMC) as the Executive Officer to the AMC Commanding General. On August 10, 2016, Wilson became the 40th Chief of Ordnance and assumed command of the United States Army Ordnance School.[4]

Before assuming command of the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Wilson served as the 8th Commanding General of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command United States Army Pacific, Fort Shaftner, Hawaii.

Wilson has participated in numerous military operations; to include, Operation Restore/Continue Hope in Somalia, Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti, Operation Desert Thunder/Desert Fox in Kuwait, and multiple deployments to Iraq for the Iraq War.

Awards and decorations

Combat Action Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Basic Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Army Staff Identification Badge
1st Armored Division Combat Service Identification Badge
Army Ordnance Corps Distinctive Unit Insignia
7 Overseas Service Bars
Army Distinguished Service Medal with bronze oak leaf cluster
Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Silver oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Army Presidential Unit Citation
Silver oak leaf cluster
Army Achievement Medal with silver oak leaf cluster
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Army Valorous Unit Award
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Army Superior Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
Bronze star
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with two service stars
Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Bronze star
Humanitarian Service Medal with service star
Bronze star
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal with service star
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon with bronze award numeral 6
Bronze star
United Nations Medal with service star

Other honors

Wilson is a Distinguished Military Graduate of The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. He holds an honorary doctorate of Military Science from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina. He has been awarded the General Brehon V. Somervell Medal and has been recognized as a Demonstrated Master Logistician by the International Society of Logistics. Wilson is a member of the Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe and the Field Artillery Order of Saint Barbara.

References

  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from BG David Wilson. United States Army.
  • Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from Colonel David Wilson Commander, 406th Army Field Support Brigade (PDF). United States Army.
  1. "MG David Wilson". U.S. Army Sustainment Command. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  2. "406th Army Field Support Brigade Official Command Biography" (PDF). U.S. Army Sustainment Command. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  3. "U.S. Army Ordnance School Official Command Biography". U.S. Army Ordnance School. Archived from the original on August 18, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  4. "New Chief of Ordnance Takes Command". U.S. Army Official Website News Article. August 11, 2016. Retrieved August 18, 2017.
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