John B. Sylvester
| John B. Sylvester | |
|---|---|
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1968–2004 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General
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| Battles/wars |
Vietnam War Yugoslav Wars Gulf War |
| Awards | |
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.
A military brat, Sylvester was born in Columbia, South Carolina while his father was stationed at Fort Jackson. His father Lieutenant Colonel George E. Sylvester was a World War II veteran who served in the European front. The younger Sylvester spent his teenage years in Texas and attended Texas A&M University, graduating in 1967. He enlisted in the Army immediately afterward.
Graduating from OCS at Fort Benning in 1968, Sylvester was sent to Armor Officer Basic training at Fort Knox in Kentucky. He was then assigned to 2nd Battalion, 13th Armor. In 1970, he was assigned to 2nd Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Vietnam. While serving on combat duty in Vietnam, Sylvester was awarded the Bronze Star.
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