Willard Warren Scott Jr.

Willard Warren Scott Jr.
Official portrait of Willard W. Scott Jr., Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy
Nickname(s)Scotty
Born(1926-02-18)February 18, 1926
Fort Monroe, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJanuary 1, 2009(2009-01-01) (aged 82)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1948 – 1986
Rank Lieutenant general
CommandsSuperintendent, U.S. Military Academy
V Corps
25th Infantry Division
Battles / warsCold War
Vietnam War
AwardsArmy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star (2)
Air Medal

Willard Warren Scott Jr. (February 18, 1926 – January 1, 2009) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1948. He was commissioned upon his graduation from West Point and assigned to the artillery. He later went on to serve as superintendent of the United States Military Academy from 1981 through 1986.