James D. Thurman

James D. Thurman
Thurman in July 2011
Born (1953-09-19) September 19, 1953 (age 70)
Gainesville, Texas
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Army
Years of service1975–2013
RankGeneral
CommandsUnited 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/warsGulf War
Iraq War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Army Distinguished Service Medal (5)
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Bronze Star Medal (2)

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.[1] 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.[2] He was the former commanding general of United States V Corps in Heidelberg, Germany from January 19, 2007 to August 8, 2007.

  1. ^ Sang-ho, Song (July 14, 2011). "New USFK chief vows to bolster alliance". The Korean Herald. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
  2. ^ "General Officer Announcements, News Release No. 967-07". U.S. Department of Defence. August 6, 2007. Retrieved September 8, 2008.