John Vessey

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Person.png John Vessey  Rdf-entity.pngRdf-icon.png
(soldier)
BornJune 29, 1922
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedAugust 18, 2016 (Age 94)
North Oaks, Minnesota, U.S.

Employment.png Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Wikipedia-icon.png

In office
June 18, 1982 - September 30, 1985
Preceded byDavid C. Jones
Succeeded byWilliam J. Crowe

John William "Jack" Vessey Jr. was a career officer in the United States Army. He attained the rank of general, and was most notable for his role as the tenth chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

“When it comes to Sweden, there was only one rule: Nothing on paper.”
John W Vessey Jr. (1989)  [1]
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1982-1985)


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