James H. Polk

James H. Polk
General James Hilliard Polk
Born(1911-12-13)December 13, 1911
Batangas, Philippines
DiedFebruary 18, 1992(1992-02-18) (aged 80)
El Paso, Texas, United States
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1933–1971
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited States Army Europe
4th Armored Division
3rd Mechanized Cavalry Group
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal

James Hilliard Polk (December 13, 1911 – February 18, 1992) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Army Europe from 1967 to 1971. He was one of the last senior commanders in the army to have served in the horse cavalry.