James W. Pardew | |
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United States Ambassador to Bulgaria | |
In office April 1, 2002 – July 30, 2005 | |
President | George W. Bush |
Preceded by | Richard Monroe Miles |
Succeeded by | John Beyrle |
Personal details | |
Born | James William Pardew Jr. February 5, 1944 Memphis, Tennessee |
Died | June 2, 2021 Arlington, Virginia | (aged 77)
Spouse | Kathy Hoffman |
Children | 3 |
Profession | Diplomat, Ambassador, Military officer[1] |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) Distinguished Honor Award |
James William Pardew Jr.[2] (February 5, 1944 – June 2, 2021) was an American diplomat, international negotiator, military officer, and United States Ambassador to Bulgaria. After serving as a military intelligence officer in the United States Army for 28 years, Pardew entered the arena of international diplomacy with a heavy focus on the Balkans, where he was instrumental in coordinating agreements and peace resolutions, as well as heading major State Department programs such as the Bosnian Train-and-equip program.[3]