William F. Streeter Explained

William F. Streeter
Birth Date:14 July 1937
Nickname:Bill
Birth Place:Greenfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1959–1993
Rank:Major general
Commands:1st Cavalry Division
2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division
1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment
Battles:Vietnam War
Awards:Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Meritorious Service Medal (2)
Air Medal (2)

William Frederick Streeter (born July 14, 1937) is a retired United States Army major general who served as Commanding General, 1st Cavalry Division from 1988 to 1990. He also commanded the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, coordinating military participation in the bicentennial celebration for the U.S. Constitution in 1990 and the first inauguration of Bill Clinton in 1993.[1] [2] [3] [4]

Streeter graduated from Norwich University in 1959 with a B.S. degree in business administration. He later earned an M.S. degree in public administration from Shippensburg State College while also studying at the nearby Army War College.[5] He retired from active duty in 1993.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U. S. Army Register. 1962.
  2. Book: 1st Cavalry Division: A Spur Ride Through the 20th Century from Horses to the Digital Battlefield. 9781563117855. Banks. Herbert C.. 2002. Turner Publishing Company .
  3. Book: Department of Defense Compendium: The Bicentennial of the United States Constitution: January 1, 1990 to December 31, 1990 . 1991 . 3–4 . Office of the Special Consultant to the Secretary of the Army for the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution, 1987–1991 . 2021-08-31.
  4. Book: The 52nd Presidential Inaugural Official Guide Book . January 1993 . 8 . The 52nd Presidential Inaugural Committee . 2021-08-31.
  5. Book: https://books.google.com/books?id=zqRPfg2-KCEC&pg=PA891 . Army Executive Biographies . Colonel(P) William F. Streeter . 891 . 1985 . Headquarters, Department of the Army . 2021-08-31.
  6. News: A Brassy Binge at Fort Myer . Jack . Anderson . Michael . Binstein . Jack Anderson (columnist) . July 12, 1993 . The Washington Post . 2021-08-31.