William J. Livsey

In 1953, Livsey served his first combat tour as platoon leader with the 3rd Infantry Division in South Korea.

In May 1979, Livsey became the Commanding General of the 8th Infantry Division (Mechanized), United States Army Europe where he served until June 1981.

He then assumed the position of Commanding General, VII Corps, USAREUR, and served there until July 1983.

Numerous active and retired military leaders, including Major General Jack Wheeler, were in attendance.

Also in attendance was HeroBox, a non-profit organization that sends custom care packages to American soldiers.

On 18 April 2009, the drill field at the center of the University of North Georgia's campus was renamed the William J.

The William J. "Lipp" Livsey Drill Field at the University of North Georgia
The plaque commemorating Livsey adjacent to the William J. Livsey Drill field at the University of North Georgia