James Judson Lovelace Jr. (September 22, 1948 – July 26, 2024) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army.
Early life and education Lovelace was born in Richmond, Virginia on September 22, 1948. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in Field Artillery upon graduation from the United States Military Academy in 1970.
Lovelace's military education includes the Field Artillery Basic and Advanced courses, the Armor Advanced Course, the Armed Forces Staff College, the Command and General Staff College, and the Naval War College. He held a master's degree in Physical Education from Indiana University, a master's degree in management from Salve Regina University, and a master's degree in National Security and Strategic Studies from the United States Naval War College.
Military career Lovelace commanded batteries in the 2nd Infantry Division and the XVIII Airborne Corps Artillery. He also served as a Director of Instruction in the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy, an aide-de-camp to the Commanding General of the First United States Army at Fort Meade, Maryland, a commander of the 5th Battalion, 8th Field Artillery, an 18th Field Artillery Brigade at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and Deputy J-5 for Plans and Programs while assigned to Alaskan Command at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. He participated in Exercise Cobra Gold.
Lovelace assumed command of United States Army Central and Coalition Forces Land Component Command on December 18, 2007.
Death Lovelace died on July 26, 2024, at the age of 75.
Dates of rank InsigniaRankDate Second Lieutenant3 June 70 First Lieutenant3 June 71 Captain3 June 74 Major8 June 81 Lieutenant Colonel1 October 87 Colonel1 June 92 Brigadier General1 August 96 Major General1 August 00 Lieutenant General22 June 03
Decorations and Badges Parachutist BadgeRanger TabOffice of the Secretary of Defense Identification BadgeOffice of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification BadgeArmy Staff Identification Badge
Distinguished Service Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters Meritorious Service Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters Army Commendation Medal with an Oak Leaf Cluster
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