James T. Conway
James Terry Conway | |
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Conway in 2006 | |
| Born | December 26, 1947 Walnut Ridge, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1970–2010 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Commandant of the Marine Corps I Marine Expeditionary Force 1st Marine Division The Basic School 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (3) Commander of the Legion of Honour (France) |
James Terry Conway (born December 26, 1947) is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 34th Commandant of the Marine Corps. Among his previous postings were Director of Operations (J-3) on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Commanding General of 1st Marine Division and I Marine Expeditionary Force, taking part in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the First Battle of Fallujah.