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Paul F. Gorman
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General Paul Francis Gorman, United States Army
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| Birth name | Paul Francis Gorman |
| Born | August 25, 1927 Syracuse, New York, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
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 United States Army |
| Years of service | 1950-1985 |
| Rank |  General |
| Commands held | United States Southern Command |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Air Medal Army Commendation Medal Purple Heart Combat Infantryman Badge |
Paul Francis Gorman (born August 25, 1927) is a retired United States Army general who served as Commander in Chief, United States Southern Command (USCINCSO) from 1983 to 1985.
Early life and education
Gorman was born on August 25, 1927, in Syracuse, New York.
Career
Gorman began his military service as an enlisted sailor in the United States Navy. He was appointed to the United States Military Academy, graduating in 1950.
Later work
Gorman retired with his wife Ruth to their farm, Cardinal Point, in Afton, Virginia and began raising cattle and wine grapes. He has also worked as a consultant for the Institute for Defense Analyses and the Defense Science Board, and has served on three White House commissions: the Commission on Organized Crime, the Packard Commission on Defense Management, and the Commission on Long Term Integrated Strategy. Gorman is also an assistant professor for Research in the Department of Neurosurgery, University of Virginia's Health Sciences Center, dealing with issues about information technology and health care. The Gormans have two sons and one daughter.
Awards and decorations
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
