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Wallace H. Nutting
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| Birth name | Wallace Hall Nutting |
| Born | June 3, 1928 Newton, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 2023 (aged 95) Saco, Maine, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1950–1985 |
| Rank |  General |
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| Other work | Mayor of Biddeford, Maine |
Wallace Hall Nutting (June 3, 1928 – August 17, 2023) was a United States Army general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Southern Command (USCINCSOUTH) from 1979 to 1983 and as Commander in Chief, United States Readiness Command (USCINCRED) from 1983 to 1985.
Early life
Nutting was born on June 3, 1928, in Newton, Massachusetts.
Career
Nutting's military service began when he served in the Maine National Guard. After graduating from Phillips Exeter Academy in 1946, he received an appointment to the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1950 with a B.S. degree in military engineering. Nutting later received an M.A. degree in international affairs from George Washington University in 1963.
Nutting saw combat in the Korean War and served as a commander during two tours in the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Silver Star and the Soldier's Medal for his service in Korea, the latter for rescuing a wounded female Korean civilian from a minefield. Nutting also received two Purple Hearts for his service in Korea.
His commands include the 1st Squadron, 10th Cavalry, 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam; the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment; the 3rd Armored Division; United States Southern Command from 1979 to 1983; and United States Readiness Command from 1983 to 1985.
Later life
Nutting retired in 1985 and settled with his wife Jane in Biddeford, Maine, where he served as mayor from 2003 to 2007. Nutting has also served as a Senior Fellow at the Institute of Higher Defense Studies at the National Defense University and was an Associate Fellow at the Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. He was chairman of the University of Southern Maine's Senior College board.
On May 28, 2008, Nutting received the West Point Distinguished Graduate Award from the academy's Association of Graduates in a ceremony at West Point.
Wallace H. Nutting died in Saco, Maine on August 17, 2023, at the age of 95.
