Background
Palastra,, Joseph Thomas was born on November 10, 1931 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Joseph Thomas and Isabel Bernice (Lamson) Palastra.
Palastra,, Joseph Thomas was born on November 10, 1931 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States. Son of Joseph Thomas and Isabel Bernice (Lamson) Palastra.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1954. Master of Business Administration, Auburn University, 1971.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1954, advanced through grades to general, 1986, senior military assistant to department secretary defense, 1977-1978. Division Commander 5th Infantry Division, Fort Polk, Louisiana, 1978-1981. Chief staff 8th United States Army, Korea, 1981-1982.
Deputy Commander in chief United States Pacific Command, 1982-1984. Commanding general I Corps, Fort Lewis, Washington, 1984-1986, Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia, since 1986.
Married Anne Rich, December 20, 1958. Children– Catherine, Margaret, Elizabeth, Joseph Thomas III, Anne-Marie.