Background
Taylor, Benjamin Franklin was born on April 3, 1912 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
army officer corporation executive
Taylor, Benjamin Franklin was born on April 3, 1912 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Student, Ohio State University, 1932. Student, Washington and Jefferson College, 1933. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1937.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1937, advanced through grades to major general, 1962. Secretary general staff. Headquarters China Theatre, 1944-1945.
Strategic planner Army General Staff, 1945-1946. Liaison officer State Department, 1947, White House, 1956. With Executive Office Secretary Defense, 1952.
Executive officer to secretary army, 1957-1959. Division Commander (24th Infantry Division), 1962-1963. Director army programs, 1963.
Director army budget, 1964-1966. Chief staff Central Army Group, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 1966-1968, United States Army Europe and 7th Army, 1968-1970. Senior vice president-industrial International Bank, Washington.
Vice president International General Industries, 1970-1972, president, 1972-1982. Consultant International Bank, since 1982. Director IGI.
President George Olmsted Foundation. Member Phi Kappa Psi.
Son of Oliver Kirk and Roxanna (Whitsett) T. M. Sarah Louise Kirkman, September 30, 1961. 1 daughter, Ellen Karena.
Children by previous marriage: Linda (Mistress Michael Drustrup), Joan (Mistress Thomas Moore).