Paul F. Gorman

Paul F. Gorman
Paul F. Gorman
	General Paul Francis Gorman, United States Army
Birth name	Paul Francis Gorman
Born	August 25, 1927 (age 97); Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Army
Years of service	1950-1985
Rank	General
Commands	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.^[1]

Later work

Gorman retired with his wife Ruth to their farm, Cardinal Point, in Afton, Virginia and began raising cattle and wine grapes.^[2] 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.^[1] The Gormans have two sons and one daughter.^[2]