James D. Thurman
James D. Thurman | |
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Official portrait, 2011 | |
| Born | 19 September 1953 Gainesville, Texas |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1975–2013 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 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) |
James David Thurman (born 19 September 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 14 July 2011 until 2 October 2013. He previously served as the 18th Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command from 3 June 2010 to 8 July 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 19 January 2007 to 8 August 2007.