Background
Thurman, Maxwell R. was born on February 18, 1931 in High Point, North Carolina, United States.
Thurman, Maxwell R. was born on February 18, 1931 in High Point, North Carolina, United States.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, North Carolina State University.
Commissioned officer, United States Army advanced through grades to general, United States Army, 1983; director program analysis and evaluation, Office of Chief of Staff, 1977-1979; commander, United States Army Recruiting Command, 1979-1981; deputy chief of staff for personnel, United States Army Recruiting Command, 1981-1983; vice chief of staff, Department Army, Washington, 1983-1987; member, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1983-1987; commanding general, Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia, 1987-1989; commander in chief, United States Forces Southern Command, Quarry Heights, Republic Panama, 1989-1990; retired, 1991; executive-in-residence, Nova Scoti State University, 1993. Board visitors North Carolina State University. Consultant in field.
Member Presidential Panama Canal Consultative Commission, Presidential Commission on Assignment of Women in Armed Forces.