William J. Livsey
William James "Lipp" Livsey (June 8, 1931 – June 18, 2016) was a United States Army general.[1] He served as the Commander in Chief of United Nations Command/Commander in Chief, ROK/U.S. Combined Forces Command/Commander, United States Forces Korea/Commanding General, Eighth United States Army (CINCUNC/CINCCFC/COMUSFK/CG EUSA), from 1984 to 1987.
| William J. Livsey | |
|---|---|
 General William J. Livsey | |
| Nickname | "Lipp" |
| Born | June 8, 1931 Clarkston, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | June 18, 2016 (aged 85) Fayetteville, Georgia |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1987 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | Eighth United States Army Third United States Army 8th Infantry Division 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
References
- "Lipp' Livsey Drill Field". The Dahlonega Nugget. Retrieved 2009-08-08.
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