For the football player, see James Peake (footballer).
James Peake
Peake in 2007
6th United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs
In office December 20, 2007 – January 20, 2009
President
George W. Bush
Deputy
Gordon H. Mansfield
Preceded by
Jim Nicholson
Succeeded by
Eric Shinseki
40th Surgeon General of the United States Army
In office September 22, 2000 – July 8, 2004
President
Bill Clinton George W. Bush
Preceded by
Ronald R. Blanck
Succeeded by
Kevin C. Kiley
Personal details
Born
(1944-06-18) June 18, 1944 (age 80) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political party
Republican
Education
United States Military Academy (BS) Cornell University (MD)
Military service
Allegiance
United States of America
Branch/service
United States Army
Years of service
1966–2004
Rank
Lieutenant General
Unit
Medical Corps
Battles/wars
Vietnam War
Awards
Army Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal Joint Services Commendation Medal Army Commendation Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Combat Infantryman Badge Navy Meritorious Unit Award Joint Meritorious Unit Award Senior Parachutist Badge Pathfinder Badge Combat Medical Badge Army Staff Identification Badge
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