John J. Hennessey
John J. Hennessey | |
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General John J. Hennessey | |
| Born | 20 August 1921 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | 20 March 2001 (aged 79) Tampa, Florida |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1944–1979 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Readiness Command 101st Airborne Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star with "V" (4) Air Medal (5) |
| Other work | Board of Trustees, University of Tampa |
John Joseph Timothy Hennessey (20 August 1921 – 20 March 2001) was a United States Army four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Readiness Command (USCINCRED) from 1974 to 1979.