| − | Thompson was born in [[St. Helena, California]] on January 24, 1951 and graduated from St. Helena High School. He served in the United States Army and was stationed in Vietnam where he was wounded in action, receiving a [[Purple Heart]]. | + | Thompson was born in [[St. Helena, California]] on January 24, 1951 and graduated from St. Helena High School. He served in the United States Army,during 1969-1972, and was stationed in Vietnam where he was wounded in action, receiving a [[Purple Heart]]. |