William H. Brandenburg
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | ? - Present |
| Rank | Major General |
| Unit | U.S. Army, Pacific |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Ranger tab |
William H. Brandenburg assumed duties as Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army, Pacific, August 8, 2003. Prior to his present 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. MG Brandenburg has returned to resume duties as Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army, Pacific.
He is a native of South Carolina. He graduated from the Citadel, where he received a commission in Infantry.
[edit] Assignments
- 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized)
- 1st Battalion, 22d Infantry, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized)
- Assistant S-3 (Operations), 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized)
- Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
- Commander of C Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division
- Commander, Combat Support Company, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division
- Assistant S-3 (Operations), 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division
- Fort Hood, Texas
- Materiel Officer, Armor Support Battalion (General Support), 13th Support Command (Combat)
- Executive Officer, Armor Support Battalion (General Support), 13th Support Command (Combat)
- S-3 (Operations), 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
- Executive Officer, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division
- Fort Benning, Georgia
- Chief, Bradley Fighting Vehicle New Equipment Training Team
- Doctrine Writer and Chief, Doctrine Division, United States Army Infantry School
- Germany (June 1991)
- Commander, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized), United States Army Europe and Seventh Army
- Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii
- Plans Officer for Programs, Requirements, and Force Structure, J5, United States Pacific Command
- Fort Stewart, Georgia
- Commander, 1st Brigade, 3d Infantry Division (Mechanized) until August of 1998
- Germany
- Chief of Staff, V Corps
- Deputy Chief of Staff (Operations), Allied Command Europe Rapid Reaction Corps
[edit] Education and Awards
Major General Brandenburg holds a Masters 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 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.
[edit] References
- History, Commanding Generals. United States Army, Pacific. Retrieved on 2007-01-03.
