Theodore G. Jenes Jr. Explained

Theodore G. Jenes Jr.
Birth Date:21 February 1930
Birth Place:Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Serviceyears:1951–1987
Rank:Lieutenant General
Commands:United States Army Central
4th Infantry Division
172nd Infantry Brigade
3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment
Battles:Vietnam War
Awards:Army Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Bronze Star Medal

Theodore G. Jenes Jr. (February 21, 1930 – May 2, 2023) was a lieutenant general in the United States Army. He was the commanding general of United States Army Central from 1984 to 1987 as well as Deputy Commanding General of United States Army Forces Command.[1] Previously he served as Chief of Staff of the Eighth Army and Deputy Commander of the Combined Arm Combat Developments Activity at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.[2] Jenes earned a B.S. degree from the University of Georgia and an M.S. degree from Auburn University.[1] He died on May 2, 2023, at the age of 93.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Army Executive Biographies . 1985 . 57 . 2021-04-20.
  2. Book: Soldier. 9780307265937. Deyoung. Karen. 10 October 2006.
  3. Web site: Theodore G. Jenes (Ted) . The Seattle Times . 20 November 2023.