Sidney T. Weinstein

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]

Sidney T. Weinstein
LTG Sidney T. Weinstein
Nickname(s)Tom
Born1 November 1934
Camden, New Jersey
Died24 May 2007(2007-05-24) (aged 72)
Great Falls, Virginia
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Army
Years of service1956–1989
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands heldU.S. Army Intelligence Center and School
525th Military Intelligence Brigade
2nd Military Intelligence Battalion
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Gallantry Cross (Vietnam)
Master Parachutist Badge
Pathfinder Badge

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

  1. Sullivan, Patricia (26 May 2007). "Sidney Weinstein; Army Intelligence Chief". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2011-07-08.
  2. 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.
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