James Burdette Thayer
American brigadier general
Born
1920
105 years ago
Died
September 16th, 2018
6 years ago — 98 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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Served as a brigadier general in the United States Army. Participated in key military operations throughout a career spanning several decades. Contributed to military strategy and training initiatives. Had a significant role in the development of army doctrine.
Served with distinction in multiple conflicts
Oversaw major training programs for soldiers
Contributed to army policy development
Participated in military exercises and evaluations
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