James B. Busey IV
American government official; retired U.S. Navy admiral (1932–2023)
Admiral James Buchanan Busey IV (born October 7, 1932) is a retired United States Navy four star admiral.[1] He was Vice Chief of Naval Operations, from 1985 to 1987 and as Commander in Chief, U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Commander in Chief, Allied Forces Southern Europe from 1987 to 1989.
| James Buchanan Busey IV | |
|---|---|
 Admiral James B. Busey IV in May 1986 | |
| Nickname | "Jim" |
| Born | October 2, 1932 Peoria, Illinois |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/branch |  United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1952–1989 |
| Rank |  Admiral |
| Commands held | Vice Chief of Naval Operations VA-216 VFA-125 NAS Lemoore |
| Battles/wars | Cold War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal (3) Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (5) Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Bronze Star Medal |
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