John F. Forrest | |
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 Lieutenant General John F. Forrest assumes command of the First Army, Fort Meade Maryland, October 1979 | |
| Nickname(s) | Jack |
| Born | June 20, 1927 Mexia, Texas |
| Died | May 27, 1997 (aged 69) Colorado Springs, Colorado |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1949–1983 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | First United States Army 4th Infantry Division 1st Brigade, 2nd Armored Division 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (4) |
| Other work | United States Space Foundation Colorado Springs City Council |
John Franklin "Jack" Forrest (June 20, 1927 – May 27, 1997) was a career officer in the United States Army and a combat commander during the Korean War and Vietnam War.