Thomas K. Turnage

Thomas Turnage
Administrator of Veterans Affairs
In office
1986–1989
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byHarry N. Walters
Succeeded byEd Derwinski
6th Director of the Selective Service System
In office
October 30, 1981 – March 23, 1986
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byBernard D. Rostker
James G. Bond (acting)
Succeeded bySamuel K. Lessey Jr.
Wilfred L. Ebel (acting)
Personal details
Born(1923-06-27)June 27, 1923
Conroe, Texas
DiedDecember 10, 2000(2000-12-10) (aged 77)
Rancho Mirage, California, U.S.
SpouseJane Adams
Education
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1942–1981
RankMajor General
Commands40th Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal

Thomas K. Turnage (June 27, 1923 – December 10, 2000) served as the last Administrator of Veterans Affairs before the creation of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. He previously served as the 6th Director of the Selective Service System from October 1981 to March 1986. Turnage was also a retired major general in the California Army National Guard who commanded the 40th Infantry Division from August 1974 to August 1975 and again from December 1977 to November 1979.[1][2][3][4]

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