Wayne A. Downing | |
|---|---|
 General Wayne A. Downing | |
| 1st United States Deputy National Security Advisor for Combatting Terrorism | |
| In office October 1, 2001 – October 1, 2002 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Leader | Condoleezza Rice |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 10, 1940 Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 18, 2007 (aged 67) Peoria, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | West Point Cemetery, New York |
| Known for | Military analyst for NBC News |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1962–1996 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | United States Special Operations Command United States Army Special Operations Command Joint Special Operations Command 75th Ranger Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Medal (6) Purple Heart |
Wayne Allan Downing (May 10, 1940 – July 18, 2007) was a four-star United States Army general born in Peoria, Illinois. He graduated from the United States Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1962 and held a Master of Business Administration degree from Tulane University.[1] He also served on the board of directors at a US Government focused high-tech company, Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC).
- ^ NBC Nightly News, Western Edition, September 27, 2007