John B. Sylvester

Military Person

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Who is John B. Sylvester?

John B. Sylvester is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General and decorated veteran of the Vietnam and Gulf Wars. He is best known for his command of the famed Tiger Brigade of the 2nd Armored Division attached to the 2nd Marine Division in the first Gulf War, and his three tours of duty in the Balkans culminating as the commander of SFOR. Sylvester was awarded the Silver Star during Operation Desert Storm.

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Also known as
  • John Sylvester
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Texas A&M University
  • U.S. Army War College
Lived in
  • South Carolina
  • Texas

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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