John S. Crosby (general)

John S. Crosby (October 16, 1932 ā€“ March 2, 2022) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was commissioned through ROTC at North Carolina State University.[1][2][3] From 1987 to 1989, he served as Deputy Commanding General for Training of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).[4] Crosby died at the age of 89 in 2022.[5]

John S. Crosby
Born(1932-10-16)October 16, 1932
Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, U.S.
DiedMarch 2, 2022(2022-03-02) (aged 89)
Highlands Ranch, Colorado, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of serviceearly 1950sā€“1989
RankLieutenant general
Commands heldUnited States Army Field Artillery School

References

  1. Army Executive Biographies. Headquarters, Department of the Army. 1985. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  2. "Fort Sill Commander Relinquishes Post For Third Star and New Assignment". Oklahoman.com. 4 June 1985. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  3. Signals. The Association. 1953. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  4. Chapman, Anne W. (1991). The Army's Training Revolution, 1973-1990: An Overview. Office of the Command Historian, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Retrieved 24 January 2020.
  5. "Obituary for Lt. Gen. John S. Crosby (Ret.) | Horan & McConaty".


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