Thomas Alexander

Kerrville, Texas, resident Thomas Alexander (PolSci’53) is co-author of Faded Glory: A Century of Forgotten Texas Military Sites, Then and Now(Texas A&M University Press). In this guide the authors recount the full story of 29 sites they visited, comparing historic sketches, paintings and period photographs with recent photos and highlighting the need for preservation for future generations. A retired executive vice president with Neiman Marcus, Thomas served as an officer in the Strategic Air Command and is author of four books on Texas military history.