James B. Busey IV

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James Buchanan Busey IV
Admiral James B. Busey IV in May 1986
Nickname"Jim"
Born (1932-10-02) October 2, 1932 (age 91)
Peoria, Illinois
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
Years of service1952–1989
Rank Admiral
Commands heldVice Chief of Naval Operations
VA-216
VFA-125
NAS Lemoore
Battles/warsCold War
Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Cross
Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3)
Legion of Merit (5)
Distinguished Flying Cross (3)
Bronze Star Medal

Admiral James Buchanan Busey IV (born October 7, 1932) is a retired United States Navy four star admiral.[1] He was Vice Chief of Naval Operations, from 1985 to 1987 and as Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe from 1987 to 1989.

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