Background
Richstein, Abraham Richard was born on April 18, 1919 in New York City. Son of Morris and Ida (Stupp) Richstein.
Richstein, Abraham Richard was born on April 18, 1919 in New York City. Son of Morris and Ida (Stupp) Richstein.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1939. Juris Doctor, Fordham University, 1942. Master of Laws in International Law, New York University, 1956.
Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1966. Diploma, Command and General Staff College, 1958. Diploma, National War College, 1966.
Enlisted as private, United States Army, 1942;
advanced through grades to colonel, United States Army, 1966;
served with Military Intelligence, United States 9th Army, United States Army, Europe, 1944;
legal staff United States War Crimes Commission, United States Army, Germany, 1946;
staff officer United Nations Command, (United States Army), Far East, 1951-1953;
military law judge, (Headquarters First Army), 1954-1957;
chief international affairs Office Judge Advisory, Headquarters United States Army Europe, United States Army, 1960-1963;
chief plans office, Office Judge Advisory General, Washington, 1963-1964;
Judge Advisory, Headquarters United States Army Combat Devels. Command, 1964-1966;
retired, 1969;
assistant general counsel, Agency for International Development, State Department, 1969-1981;
general counsel, Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, Washington, 1981-1983. Member of faculty National War College, 1966-1968.
Adjunct Professor Defense Intelligence College, Washington, 1989-1991. Joint staff planner, policy and planning directorate Joint Chiefs Staff, Washington, 1968-1969.
Member American Society International Law.
Married Rosalind Bauman. Children: Eric, Jonathan.