Thomas K. Turnage
Thomas Turnage | |
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| Administrator of Veterans Affairs | |
| In office 1986–1989 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Harry N. Walters |
| Succeeded by | Ed Derwinski |
| 6th Director of the Selective Service System | |
| In office October 30, 1981 – March 23, 1986 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Bernard D. Rostker James G. Bond (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Samuel K. Lessey Jr. Wilfred L. Ebel (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1923 Conroe, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 10, 2000 (aged 77) Rancho Mirage, California, U.S. |
| Spouse | Jane Adams |
| Education | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1981 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands | 40th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished 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.