Background
III, James Franklin Hufstetler, was born on October 6, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of James Franklin and Elsie B. (Sherfick) Hufstetler.
III, James Franklin Hufstetler, was born on October 6, 1940 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of James Franklin and Elsie B. (Sherfick) Hufstetler.
Bachelor, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1964. Master of Arts, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1977.
Commissioned 2nd lieutenant United States Army, 1964, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1980, platoon leader Republic of Korea, 1964—1965, battery Commander Vietnam, 1967—1968. Aide de camp to deputy Commander United States Forces, Thailand, 1970—1972. Assistant professor, military science St. Mary's University, 1972—1975.
Operations officer Office Secretary Army, 1977—1979. Foreign area officer United States Embassy, Rome, 1980—1981. Author & instructor United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 1981—1984, chairman, master's thesis committee, 1982—1983.
Deputy adjunct general United States Army Health Services Command, San Antonio, 1984—1988, retired, 1988. General manager Turbo Mach Research and Development Inc., 1989. Consultant Military Professional Resources Inc., Washington, since 1989.
Active member Big Brothers & Big Sisters Organization. Member of Political Science Association, Association Records Managers & Administrators, Texas Longhorn Breeders Association, World Affairs Council, 1st Infantry Division Association, Word Processing Association, Association United States Army, University Club (San Antonio), Alamo Racquet Club, Pi Gamma Mu.
Married Beatrice K. Rodriguez, February 12, 1966. 1 child Heather Anne.