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John Francis Wharton | |
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| Born | December 28, 1957 Dover AFB, Delaware, U.S. |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Emblem_of_the_United_States_Department_of_the_Army.svg){kind=small} United States Army |
| Years of service | 1981–2016 |
| Rank | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:US-O8_insignia.svg){kind=small} Major General |
| Commands | U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command U.S. Army Sustainment Command Rock Island Arsenal U.S. Army Materiel Command-Southwest Asia 55th Theater Support Command 1st United States Army Support Battalion |
| Battles / wars | Global War on Terrorism Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2) Meritorious Service Medal (6) Army Commendation Medal Army Achievement Medal (3) |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) United States Naval War College (MS) |
Major General John Francis Wharton (born December 28, 1957)[1][2] is a retired general of the United States Army. He was a career Army Logistician who also led US Army Science and Technology. In his last assignment served as the commanding general of the U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland. Before that, Wharton served as the commanding general of U.S. Army Sustainment Command and Rock Island Arsenal, and as the senior commander for U.S. Army Garrison, Rock Island, Illinois.[3]
- ^ Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy. West Point, New York: Association of Graduates U.S.M.A. 1989. p. 897. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ Register of Graduates and Former Cadets, United States Military Academy. West Point, New York: Association of Graduates U.S.M.A. 1991. p. 794. Retrieved May 10, 2022.
- ^ "Biography: Maj. Gen. John F. Wharton". November 3, 2015.