Frederick Kroesen Jr. | |
|---|---|
 Kroesen as commander of NATO Central Army Group | |
| Born | February 11, 1923 Phillipsburg, New Jersey |
| Died | April 30, 2020 (aged 97) Alexandria, Virginia |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1943–1983 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | NATO Central Army Group United States Army Europe United States Seventh Army Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army United States Army Forces Command VII Corps 82nd Airborne Division 23rd Infantry Division 196th Light Infantry Brigade |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal with "V" (3) |
| Other work | Chairman, Military Professional Resources Inc |
Frederick James Kroesen Jr. (February 11, 1923 – April 30, 2020) was a United States Army four-star general who served as the Commanding General of the Seventh United States Army and the commander of NATO Central Army Group from 1979 to 1983, and Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command from 1976 to 1978. He also served as Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1978 to 1979. He commanded troops in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, enabling him to be one of the very small number who ever was entitled to wear the Combat Infantryman Badge with two Stars, denoting active combat in three wars.