Patterson

 is an American soldier who is mentioned in Fallout 3's Operation: Anchorage add-on. He dies shortly before the player arrives at the U.S. Army Field Headquarters and is never met in person.

The player takes over his team and his mission in the quests Paving the Way and Operation Anchorage.

Appearances
is mentioned by General Chase and Lieutenant Morgan in the Operation: Anchorage add-on for Fallout 3, during the Anchorage Reclamation simulation. He does not actually appear in the add-on.

Behind the scenes
Lt. James Patterson is the name of the main character from the shooter game Medal of Honor