James E. Thompson Jr.
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James Edward Thompson Jr. (October 13, 1935 – June 8, 2017) was a United States Army officer. He attained the rank of lieutenant general and was a commander of the 101st Airborne Division and First United States Army.
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James Edward Thompson Jr. | |
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Born | (1935-10-13)October 13, 1935 Durham, North Carolina |
Died | June 8, 2017(2017-06-08) (aged 81) Brunswick, Georgia |
Buried | Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery, St. Simons, Georgia |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1957–1991 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | First United States Army United States Army War College 101st Airborne Division 3d Brigade, 101st Airborne Division 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment 162nd Aviation Company (Assault Helicopter) |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Distinguished Flying Cross (3) Soldier's Medal Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart |
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