James B. Busey IV

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.

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
RankTemplate:Str number/trimpx 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

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