James W. Crawford III

Vice Admiral

James W. Crawford III
Birth nameJames Walter Crawford III
Born (1957-11-28) November 28, 1957 (age 66)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Navy
Years of service1983–2018
RankVice admiral
CommandsJudge Advocate General of the Navy
Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Navy
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
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James Walter Crawford III[2] (born November 28, 1957)[2][3] is an American university administrator and former United States Navy officer who is the president-elect of Texas Southern University. He served in the Navy for 34 years before and is the former president of Felician University, having left the role in April 2023.[4]

He served as the 43rd Judge Advocate General (JAG) of the United States Navy from June 26, 2015, to September 12, 2018.[5]

  1. ^ "United States Navy Biography". U.S. Navy. Retrieved 18 May 2017.
  2. ^ a b Register of commissioned and warrant officers of the United States Navy and reserve officers on active duty (1985)
  3. ^ United States Public Records, 1970-2009 (Virginia, 2001)
  4. ^ Stoltz, Marsha A. "Interim leader who steered Felician University through COVID is named president". North Jersey Media Group. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
  5. ^ "Navy JAG Corps Holds Change of Office Ceremony | U.S. Navy JAG Corps". Archived from the original on 2018-09-13. Retrieved 2018-09-13.