Bantz J. "John" Craddock, BA, is a
four-star general. General Craddock served two years under the secretary
of defense in Washington, D.C. , and is now commander of U.S. Southern
Command, which includes all U.S. military operations in 30 countries in
the Caribbean and South America. General John Craddock assumed command
of the United States Southern Command on November 9, 2004.
A native of the historic Town of West Union, in Doddridge County, West
Virginia, General Craddock attended West Virginia University and holds a
Master’s degree in Military Arts and Sciences.
General Craddock, a West Union native, is the grandson of the late Bantz
Craddock, a leading Glenville lawyer and former U. S. Attorney for the
north central WV region.
The General's decorations include the Valorous Unit Award, Defense
Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Silver Star,
Defense Superior Service Medal w/ 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, Legion of Merit
with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Bronze Star.
see Press Release 1
see Press Release 2
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