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Maxwell R. Thurman
United States Army general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Maxwell Reid Thurman (February 18, 1931 – December 1, 1995) was a United States Army general, who served as Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army and commander of United States Army Training and Doctrine Command.
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Maxwell R. Thurman | |
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![]() General Maxwell Reid Thurman | |
Nickname(s) | "Mad Max" "Maxatollah" |
Born | (1931-02-18)February 18, 1931[1] High Point, North Carolina, US |
Died | December 1, 1995(1995-12-01) (aged 64)[2] Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., US |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1953–1991 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | United States Southern Command United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Army United States Army Recruiting Command 2d Howitzer Battalion, 35th Field Artillery Regiment |
Battles/wars | 1958 Lebanon crisis Vietnam War Invasion of Panama |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Army Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Relations | Lieutenant General John R. Thurman III (brother) |
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