Background
Willbanks, James Hal was born on May 18, 1947 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. Son of James E. and Juanita B. Willbanks.
Willbanks, James Hal was born on May 18, 1947 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. Son of James E. and Juanita B. Willbanks.
Bachelor, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1969. Master of Arts, University Kansas, 1992. Doctor of Philosophy, University Kansas, 1998.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1969, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1986, officer, 1969-1992. Professor United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 1992-1996. Doctrine developer TRW Systems Overseas, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 1996-1998.
Professor United States Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, since 1998.
Member American History Association, Society Military History, Organization American Historian, Phi Alpha Theta.
Married Diana Lee Murphy, January 25, 1969. Children: Jennifer, Russell.