LTG Harold T. Fields, Jr., USA

Class of 1960

Hometown: Orlando, Fl.

Distinguished Alumnus Photo

  • Fields has commanded at every level including Commanding General 6th Infantry Div., 1988-90, where he oversaw the mobilization and deployment of U.S. Army forces during Desert Shield/Desert Storm.  Fields served as Deputy Commander-in-Chief, and Inspector General, US Pacific Command, 1991-1994, and Acting Commander-in-Chief, US Pacific Command, 1994, the only Army officer to serve in that role.  
  • Fields was awarded the Silver Star during the Vietnam War.  His other military awards include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, The Army Distinguished Service Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with V device and four Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Purple Heart.