Walter L. Sharp | |
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Nickname(s) | Skip |
Born | Morgantown, West Virginia | September 27, 1952
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1974–2011 |
Rank | General |
Commands | United Nations Command ROK-US Combined Forces Command U.S. Forces Korea 3rd Infantry Division 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Southern Watch Operation Uphold Democracy |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
Walter Lawrence "Skip" Sharp[1] (born September 27, 1952),[2] is a retired United States Army four-star general, who last served as the Commander, United Nations Command, Commander, ROK-US Combined Forces Command and Commander, U.S. Forces Korea from June 3, 2008 to July 14, 2011. He previously served as the Director of the Joint Staff from 2005 to June 2008. Sharp retired from the Army in July 2011.