Ira A. Hunt Jr.

Ira Augustus Hunt Jr. (July 23, 1924 – May 23, 2022) was a United States Army Major General.

Early life and education

Ira Augustus Hunt Jr. was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on July 23, 1934. He attended the United States Military Academy graduating in the class of 1945.

Military career Hunt was assigned to the Corps of Engineers upon graduation. He served as a commander of the 12th Engineer Battalion, 8th Infantry Division in West Germany from 1964 to 1966. He later served as a Military Assistant in the Office of Organization and Management Planning, Office of the Secretary of Defense.

During the Vietnam War he served as Chief of Staff of the 9th Infantry Division under Major General Julian Ewell. He subsequently served as commander of the 1st Brigade, 9th Infantry Division.

Hunt served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Training and Schools, Headquarters, United States Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia.

Decorations His decorations included the Silver Star (2), the Legion of Merit (4), the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Distinguished Service Medal (2).