Sidney T. Weinstein
Sidney T. Weinstein | |
|---|---|
 LTG Sidney T. Weinstein | |
| Nickname(s) | Tom |
| Born | 1 November 1934 Camden, New Jersey |
| Died | 24 May 2007 (aged 72) Great Falls, Virginia |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1989 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands | U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School 525th Military Intelligence Brigade 2nd Military Intelligence Battalion |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Army Commendation Medal Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) Master Parachutist Badge Pathfinder Badge |
Sidney T. Weinstein was a United States Army lieutenant general. He is considered by many to be the father of the modern military intelligence corps.[1]
As a major general, Weinstein served as commander of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center and School (USAICS) during the period from August 1982 until August 1985. From 16 August 1985 to 30 September 1989, Weinstein, then a lieutenant general, served as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Headquarters, Department of the Army. Although diminutive in height, Weinstein possessed a larger-than-life personality; one of his trademarks was a penchant for creative profanity. Upon his retirement, Weinstein became a senior executive with Electronic Warfare Associates in Chantilly, Virginia.
Weinstein died May 24, 2007, in his home in Great Falls, Virginia.
Weinstein is an inductee of the Military Intelligence Hall of Fame.[2]
References
- ^ Sullivan, Patricia (26 May 2007). "Sidney Weinstein; Army Intelligence Chief". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
- ^ Brody, Seymour "Sy" (1 February 2008). "Lt. Gen. Sidney T. Weinstein Army Intelligence Chief". Jewish Generals and Admirals in America's Military. Florida Atlantic University Libraries. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
- United States Army generals
- American army personnel of the Vietnam War
- Recipients of the Legion of Merit
- 2007 deaths
- People from Camden, New Jersey
- United States Military Academy alumni
- 1934 births
- Jewish American military personnel
- Recipients of the Air Medal
- Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army)
- People from Great Falls, Virginia
- Recipients of the Meritorious Service Medal (United States)