James D. Thurman
| James D. Thurman | |
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Thurman in July 2011, during his tenure with U.S. Forces Korea.
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| Birth name | James David Thurman |
| Born |
September 19, 1953 Gainesville, Texas, U.S. |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Army
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| Years of service | 1975-2013 |
| Rank |
 General
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| Commands held |
United Nations Command ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command U.S. Forces Korea U.S. Army Forces Command V Corps 4th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars |
Operation Desert Shield Operation Desert Storm Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (5) |
James David Thurman (born September 19, 1953) is a retired United States Army general who served as the Commander of United Nations Command, R.O.K.-U.S. Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea from July 14, 2011 until October 2, 2013. He previously served as the 18th Commanding General, U.S. Army Forces Command from June 3, 2010 to July 8, 2011. Prior to that, he served as Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7. He was the former commanding general of United States V Corps in Heidelberg, Germany from January 19, 2007 to August 8, 2007.
Thurman was born on September 19, 1953 in Gainesville, Texas and is a native of Marietta, Oklahoma. He received a Bachelor of Arts in History from East Central University and a Master of Arts in Management from Webster University. Thurman received a Regular Army Commission from the United States Army as a Second Lieutenant in 1975.
Thurman began his career in the 4th Infantry Division serving as Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Motor Officer for 6th Battalion, 32d Armor. He has commanded at all levels from Company to Division. After attending the Officer Rotary Wing Aviator Course, he commanded the Aero-Scout Platoon and later became the Operations Officer, A Troop, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
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