James T. Hill

About

Commander of the elite 101st Airborne Division during Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm.

Before Fame

He had embarked upon a promising tennis career in his younger years and was initially reluctant to join the military. However, his participation in an ROTC camp persuaded him to follow a military career path.

Trivia

He helped rebuild the U.S. Army in the years following the Vietnam War.

Family Life

He grew up in Dayton, Ohio.

Associated With

He and General Wesley Clark both served in Vietnam.