Theodore George Jenes

Background

Jenes, Theodore George was born on February 21, 1930 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Theodore George and Mabel Marie (Moon) Jenes.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Georgia, 1956; Master of Science, Auburn U., 1969; graduate, Army Command and General Staff College, Armed Forces Staff College, Air War College Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Akron, 1986.

Career

Enlisted, United States Army, 1951; second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1953; advanced through grades to Lieutenant general, United States Army, 1984; various assignments, United States Army, 1953-1975; commander, 3d Brigade, 2d Infantry Division, Republic of Korea, 1975-1976; commander, 172d Infantry Brigade, Fort Richardson, Alaska., 1978-1981; deputy commanding general, United States Army Training Center, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1976-1978; commander, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado, 1982-1984; deputy commanding general, United States Army Combined Arms Combat Development Activity, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, 1981-1982; commanding general, 3d United States Army, Fort McPherson, Georgia, 1984-1987; commander United States Army Forces, Control Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia, 1984-1987; deputy commanding general headquarters, United States Army Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia, 1984-1987; retired, United States Army Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia, 1987; consultant, Burdeshaw and Associations, 1987-1988; general manager, Seattle Tennis Club, 1988-1994.

Achievements

• Theodore George Jenes has been listed as a noteworthy career officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Association of the United States Army, Rotary.

Interests

• Avocations: reading military history. Cycling; skiing, golf.

Connections

Married Beverly Lorraine Knutson, January 29, 1953. Children— Ted, Mark.

Father:

Theodore George Jenes

Mother:

Mabel Marie (Moon) Jenes

Spouse:

Beverly Lorraine Knutson