James D. Thurman
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 United States Forces Korea from July 14, 2011 until October 2, 2013. He previously served as the 18th Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command from June 3, 2010 to July 8, 2011 and 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.
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Thurman in July 2011 | |
| Born | September 19, 1953 Gainesville, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1975–2013 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | United Nations Command ROK-U.S. Combined Forces Command United States Forces Korea United States Army Forces Command V Corps 4th Infantry Division Fort Irwin National Training Center 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (5) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
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