William J. Livsey

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William J. Livsey
General William J. Livsey
Nickname"Lipp"
Born(1931-06-08)June 8, 1931
Clarkston, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJune 18, 2016(2016-06-18) (aged 85)
Fayetteville, Georgia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1952–1987
Rank General
Commands heldEighth United States Army
Third United States Army
8th Infantry Division
2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division
2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment
Battles/warsKorean War
Vietnam War

William James "Lipp" Livsey (June 8, 1931 – June 18, 2016) was a United States Army general.[1] He served as the Commander in Chief of United Nations Command/Commander in Chief, ROK/U.S. Combined Forces Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea/Commanding General, Eighth United States Army (CINCUNC/CINCCFC/COMUSFK/CG EUSA), from 1984 to 1987.

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  1. "Lipp' Livsey Drill Field". The Dahlonega Nugget. Retrieved 2009-08-08.[permanent dead link]

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