Background
Duke, James Thomas was born on June 10, 1893 in California, Maryland, United States. Son of John and Lilly (Jarboe) Duke.
Duke, James Thomas was born on June 10, 1893 in California, Maryland, United States. Son of John and Lilly (Jarboe) Duke.
Bachelor of Science, University Maryland, 1916. Graduate Cavalry School 1923, Equitation Course, 1924, Ecole d’Application de Cavalrie, Saumur, France, 1928, Command and General staff schedul, 1934, Chemical Warfare School, 1934, Army Industrial College, 1940.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, Cavalry, United States Army, 1917, and advanced through the grades to brigadier general, 1943. Instructor of equitation, United States Cavalry School, Fort Riley, 1924-1927, 1928-1932. General staff, 1st Cavalry, Fort Bliss, Texas, 1937-1939.
Executive officer, Office Chief of Cavalry, Washington, District of Columbia, 1941-1942.
General staff, Army Ground Forces, Army War College, 1942. Commanding general, Charleston Portuguese of Embarkation, Charleston, South Carolina., 1942-1950.
Commanding officer Fort Myer, 1950-1953. Retired 1953.
Member advisory committee Community Development Council, Charleston, South Carolina. Member American Legion, American Horse Show Association, Kappa Alpha Southern. Clubs: Propeller; Member of the United States Olympic Equestrian Squad, 1932.
Member Fort Riley Horse Show Team, 1924-1927, 1928-1932.
Participated in engagement with Mexicans, Nogales, Arizona, August 1918.
Married Lupe O’Neill, May 15, 1919. Children: James Thomas, Mary Dolores, Ralph Leonard.
