John B. Thompson

Background

Thompson, John B. was born on June 14, 1890 in Fort Davis, Texas, United States. Son of James K. and Mary (Swan) Thompson.

Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1914. Graduate of Cavalry School, Command and General staff schedul and Army War College.

Commissioned Second lieutenant, 1914, and advanced through the grades to brigadier general, February 1942.

John B. Thompson has been listed as a noteworthy army officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Served during World War I in the cavalry and infantry.

Married Nina Cameron, November 3, 1917. Children: Cameron, Jacqueline Cameron.