Carroll Thackston
# Carroll Thackston

Carroll Thackston (June 20, 1933 – February 17, 2013) was a United States Army major general and former Adjutant General of Virginia.

## Early life and education

Thackston was born on June 20, 1933, in Concord, Virginia, to Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Thackston. He attended Virginia Military Institute and graduated in 1955 with a degree in history.

## Dates of promotion

* 2LT USAR 7 Jun 55
* 1LT USAR 6 Jun 58
* 1LT ARNG 22 Apr 63
* CPT ARNG 27 Jan 70
* MAJ ARNG 4 Aug 65
* LTC ARNG 11 Jun 76
* COL ARNG 24 Nov 82
* BG (AGC) ARNG 15 Sep 89
* MG (AGC) ARNG 22 Jun 95
