John S. Crosby (general) explained

John S. Crosby
Birth Date:16 October 1932
Birth Place:Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, U.S.
Death Place:Highlands Ranch, Colorado, U.S.
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:early 1950sā€“1989
Rank:Lieutenant general
Commands:United States Army Field Artillery School

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]

Notes and References

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