Edmund R. Thompson

1930–2019 (age 89)

U.S. Army general

Biography

Edmund R. Thompson devoted his life to the U.S. Army, serving his country with distinction through times of challenge and transformation. His leadership reflected an unwavering commitment to readiness, training, and the welfare of those under his command.

Thompson’s legacy endures in the countless soldiers he mentored and the enduring spirit of honor and discipline he instilled in the Army.

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