James A. Williams | |
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Born | Paterson, New Jersey, U.S. | March 29, 1932
Died | October 31, 2017 | (aged 85)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1954–1985 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency Commander, 650th Military Intelligence Group Commander, 1st Military Intelligence Battalion |
Battles / wars | Cold War • Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal |
James Arthur Williams[1] (born March 29, 1932 – October 31, 2017) was a United States Army lieutenant general. Williams served as Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency in the 1980s. He was a 1987 inductee of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame[2] and was the chairman of the board of directors for the National Military Intelligence Association.[3]