James B. Thayer
James Burdette Thayer (March 10, 1922 – September 16, 2018) was an American brigadier general. He was born in Portland, Oregon. He was on active duty during World War II.[1]
His son, Tommy Thayer, is a member of Kiss.[2]
After the war he worked at a business supply company in Beaverton, Oregon. He was later appointed Oregon's civilian aide to the Secretary of the Army and then re-activated as commander of the Oregon State Defense Force.[3]
Thayer died on September 16, 2018 in Lake Oswego, Oregon at the age of 96.[2]
James B. Thayer Media
Tommy Thayer, lead guitarist for the rock band KISS, shares a moment with his father, 91-year old Brig. Gen.
Combat Infantryman Badge
US DoD Outstanding Public Service Award BAR
AUT Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria - 8th Class BAR
- ORDSMR
- ORESMR
- ORCMR
Grand Decoration of Honour for Republic of Austria
References
- ↑ "Brigadier General James B. Thayer", biographical video, Oregon Military Museum Project, February 22, 2016,
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "RIP James B Thayer". Kiss Online. Retrieved September 16, 2018.
- ↑ "BG Thayer", University of Oregon Alumni Association News, University of Oregon Alumni Association, Eugene, Oregon, July 15, 2015.
Other websites
- Brigadier General James B. Thayer biographical video
- Oregon Military Museum Archived 2016-06-09 at the Wayback Machine
- Oregon Military Department Archived 2018-09-17 at the Wayback Machine
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