William H. Brandenburg
BornElloree, South Carolina
AllegianceUnited States, United States of America
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1973–2008
Rank Major General
UnitRetired
Commands held1st Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized)
1st Brigade, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized)
TF-134
Battles/warsIraq War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Ranger tab

William H. Brandenburg is a retired major general in the United States Army. He last served as deputy commanding general, U.S. Army, Pacific, August 8, 2003. Prior to his last assignment, he was deputy commanding general for training and readiness, I Corps and Fort Lewis. From November 29, 2004, until December 1, 2005, he deployed to Iraq as deputy commanding general (detainee operations) and commanding general, Task Force 134.

He is a native of Elloree, South Carolina. He is a 1973 graduate from The Citadel, where he received a commission in infantry. He is the son of Brigadier General William H. Brandenburg Sr., (The Citadel, 1943) and Doris Brandenburg, who served as a nurse during World War II. He currently resides in Hawaii with his wife Sybil. The couple has one son.

Assignments

Retirement

MG Brandenburg's retirement ceremony was held at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, on January 5, 2008, and his retirement became effective on March 1, 2008. The ceremony was hosted by Lieutenant General John M. Brown III, commanding general, United States Army Pacific Command. During the ceremony MG Brandenburg was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal as well as letters of appreciation from President George W. Bush, General George Casey, and General Richard Cody.

Education and awards

Major General Brandenburg holds a master's degree in management. He is a graduate of the Infantry Officer Basic Course, Armor Officer Advanced Course, Ordnance Officer Advanced Course, Command and General Staff College, and the Air War College.

His awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Legion of Merit (2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Expert Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Ranger Tab.

References

  • "History, Commanding Generals". United States Army, Pacific. Archived from the original on 2007-06-09. Retrieved 2007-01-03.
  • "Citadel Alumni Flag Officers" (PDF). The Citadel. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
  • SHIRLEY UPTON (2007-02-22). "Elloree native now in charge of U.S. prisons in Iraq". The Times and Democrat. Retrieved 2007-08-25.
  • "Flying "V" and Retirement Ceremony in honor of Maj. Gen. William Brandenburg". US Army Pacific. 2008-01-05. Retrieved 2008-01-08.
  • Sgt. 1st Class Jason Shepherd (2008-01-05). "USARPAC says goodbye to Deputy Commanding General". US Army Pacific. Retrieved 2008-01-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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