Killed in the Line of Duty 11 September 2001

Lieutenant General Maude was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on 18 November
1947. He entered the United States Army as an enlisted soldier on 21 March
1966. Upon completion of Officer Candidate School in February 1967, he was
commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the Adjutant General’s Corps. He
received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Management from Golden Gate
University, and was also awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Public
Administration by Ball State University. His military education included
completion of the Adjutant General Officer Basic and Advanced Courses, the
United States Army Command and General Staff College and the United States
Army War College.

Lieutenant General Maude understood the human spirit. He understood that the
well being of the Army – soldiers, civilians, retired, veterans, and their
families – is inextricably linked to our readiness as a force. The success
of the Army of One campaign demonstrates his broad understanding of human
nature and his creative instincts in delivering on that understanding. He
understood that young men and women today are looking for something greater
than self and are able to accept the notion of duty to country as the
noblest of endeavors.

Lieutenant General Maude was a soldier for over 35 years, during which time
he served in a variety of important command and staff positions culminating
in his assignment as the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, United States
Army. Other key assignments included service as the Assistant Deputy Chief
of Staff for Personnel, and Director, Military Personnel Management, United
States Army; Deputy Chief for Personnel, United States Army Europe and
Seventh Army; Director, Enlisted Personnel Management, United States Total
Army Personnel Command; J-4, United States European Command; Commander,
United States Army Enlisted Records and Evaluation Center; Commander 1st
Battalion Troop Brigade, United Army Soldier Support Center, Fort Benjamin
Harrison, Indiana; Adjutant General, and Deputy Chief of Staff G-4, 2nd
Infantry Division, and Chief of  Staff, 8th Personnel Command.

Lieutenant General Maude’s influence will continue to strengthen the Army’s
readiness and our Nation’s defense of freedom and liberty for years to come.
His love of soldiers and his devotion to the Army was deep and genuine.
Simply put, Lieutenant General Maude loved soldiers; he loved the Army; he
loved this wonderful country. His every action cheerfully reflected this
commitment to duty.

Lieutenant General Maude was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal,
Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters),
Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf
Clusters), Army Commendation Medal (with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters), Army
Achievement Medal and the Army General Staff Identification Badge.

 

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