Background
Wilt, Alan Freese was born on May 14, 1937 in Nappanee, Indiana, United States. Son of Lisle and Helen (Freese) Wilt.
Wilt, Alan Freese was born on May 14, 1937 in Nappanee, Indiana, United States. Son of Lisle and Helen (Freese) Wilt.
Bachelor, DePauw University, 1959; Master of Arts, University of Michigan, 1960; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Michigan, 1969.
Part-time instructor history, Midwestern U., Wichita Falls, Texas, 1961-1962; from instructor to professor, Iowa State University, Ames, 1967-1981; professor, Iowa State University, Ames, since 1981. Visiting professor military history Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, 1982-1983.
First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1960-1963, Korea. Member American History Association, Society for Military History, German Studies Association.
Married Maureen Gilmore, August 3, 1963. Children: Karen, Rachel.