| − | 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 War|Vietnam]] where he was wounded in action, receiving a [[Purple Heart]]. In 1982, he received a Bachelor of Arts from [[Chico State University]]. He went back to Chico State University to receive his [[MPA]] degree in 1996. | + | 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 War|Vietnam]] where he was wounded in action, receiving a [[Purple Heart]]. In 1982, he received a Bachelor of Arts from [[Chico State University]]. He went back to Chico State University to receive his [[MPA]] degree in 1996. |