James Reginald Hall Jr.[4] (born July 15, 1936) is a retired senior officer in the United States Army who served as the final commander of the Fourth United States Army before its inactivation in 1991.

[1][5] Hall was born on July 15, 1936, in Anniston, Alabama, and attended Morehouse College, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science in 1957.

[1][2][5] After graduation, Hall enlisted in the United States Army and, after completing basic training, entered officer candidate school.

[1][5] Hall assumed command of the Fourth United States Army in May 1989, becoming the highest-ranking military officer in the Midwestern United States; he served in this capacity through the inactivation of the Fourth Army in October 1991, when Hall also retired.

[3][5][6][7] During his service, Hall has received the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (with bronze oak leaf cluster), the Army Commendation Medal (with silver oak leaf cluster), the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Army General Staff Identification Badge.