Dave Richard Palmer
Dave Richard Palmer (born May 31, 1934) is a retired United States Army Lieutenant General who served as the 53rd Superintendent of the United States Military Academy (1986–1991), military historian and author, and former President of Walden University. A 1956 graduate of West Point, he served two tours in the Vietnam War and numerous command positions during the height of the Cold War. He taught courses at both West Point and the Vietnamese National Military Academy.
Dave Richard Palmer | |
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Dave Richard Palmer | |
| Born | May 31, 1934 Ada, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1956–1991 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Superintendent, United States Military Academy |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Air Medal |
| Other work | George Washington and Benedict Arnold: A Tale of Two Patriots |
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