Theodore G. Jenes Jr. (February 21, 1930 – May 2, 2023) was a

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in the

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. He was the commanding general of

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from 1984 to 1987 as well as Deputy Commanding General of

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. Previously he served as Chief of Staff of the Eighth Army and Deputy Commander of the Combined Arm Combat Developments Activity at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Jenes earned a B.S. degree from the

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and an M.S. degree from

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. He died on May 2, 2023, at the age of 93.

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1930 births 2023 deaths Military personnel from Portland, Oregon University of Georgia alumni Auburn University alumni United States Army personnel of the Vietnam War United States Army Command and General Staff College alumni Joint Forces Staff College alumni Air War College alumni Recipients of the Legion of Merit United States Army generals Recipients of the Distinguished Service Medal (US Army) {{US-army-bio-stub