William W. Crouch

William W. Crouch
General William W. Crouch
Nickname(s)	Bill
Born	(1941-07-12) July 12, 1941 (age 75) Los Angeles
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army
Years of service	1963–1998
Rank	General
Commands held	Allied Land Forces Central Europe U.S. Army Europe Eighth Army 5th Infantry Division 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment
Awards	Silver Star Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Other work	Cole Commission co-chair

General William Wright Crouch (born July 12, 1941) is a retired United States Army four-star general, and former Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army.

Crouch was born on July 12, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. He attended the San Diego Army and Navy Academy and graduated from Claremont Men's College with a degree in Civil Government. He holds a master's degree in History from Texas Christian University.

Crouch commanded soldiers at every level from platoon through army. He began his service in 1963 as a cavalry platoon leader in the 5th Infantry Division. He went on to command four companies, two of which were cavalry troops in combat. His subsequent commands included a cavalry squadron, the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment and the 5th Infantry Division, where he had started as a platoon leader. He also served as Commanding General of the Eighth United States Army and Chief of Staff United Nations Command/Combined Forces Command and United States Forces Korea.

He assumed command of U.S. Army Europe on December 19, 1994, and assumed command of Allied Land Forces Central Europe (LANDCENT) on February 15, 1996, and was its first American since its establishment in 1993. He served as Vice Chief of staff from 1997 until his retirement in 1998.

He is a graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College. His decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star.