John Doesburg

John C. Doesburg
Born (1947-05-15) May 15, 1947
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Army
Service years
1970–2004
Rank
Major General
EducationUniversity of Oklahoma

John C. Doesburg (born May 15, 1947[1]) is a retired general for the United States Army.[2]

He was the commanding general for the Army Soldier Biological and Chemical Command.[3][4]

Biography

Doesburg was born on March 15, 1947, in Milwaukee to an Army family.[2]

During his childhood he lived in places like Pennsylvania, Texas, Germany, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

In 1970, he graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in chemistry.[5] The same year, he joined the United States Army through Reserve Officers' Training Corps.[2]

In 2010, he became the honorary colonel of the regiment.[2]

In the 2024 United States presidential election, Doesburg endorsed Kamala Harris.[6]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.ouarmyrotcalumni.org/?page_id=26
  2. 1 2 3 4 "MG John C. Doesburg". United States Army. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  3. ↑ Shanker, Thom (2003-03-04). "THREATS AND RESPONSES: PROTECTIVE GEAR; U.S. Troops' Chemical Suits Do Not Leak, Army Insists". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  4. ↑ Ham, Walter (2021-10-15). "20th CBRNE Command recognizes retired generals with Defender of Liberty Award". Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  5. ↑ Nawrozki, Joe (2004-10-27). "General of a gadget command". The Baltimore Sun. ISSN 1930-8965. OCLC 244481759. Retrieved 2021-11-18.
  6. ↑ "NSL4A Endorses Kamala Harris for President of the United States". National Security Leaders for America. Archived from the original on 22 September 2024. Retrieved Jan 11, 2025.