Joseph W. Prueher | |
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 Official portrait, 1999 | |
| 7th United States Ambassador to China | |
| In office November 16, 1999 – May 1, 2001 | |
| President | Bill Clinton George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Jim Sasser |
| Succeeded by | Clark T. Randt Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 25, 1942 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Alma mater | United States Naval Academy |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1964–1999 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | United States Pacific Command Vice Chief of Naval Operations |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (5) Distinguished Flying Cross (2) |
Joseph Wilson Prueher (born November 25, 1942) is a retired admiral of the United States Navy who was United States Ambassador to the People's Republic of China from 1999 to 2001. He was succeeded as ambassador by Clark T. Randt Jr.