Background
David, Bert Alison was born on July 4, 1924 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Bert B. and Florence (Fritch) David.
army officer business executive
David, Bert Alison was born on July 4, 1924 in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Bert B. and Florence (Fritch) David.
Student Pennsylvania State University, 1942-1943. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1946. Graduated from Command and General Staff College, 1956, Armed Forces Staff College, 1961, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1965.
Master of Science, George Washington University, 1965.
Second lieutenant United States Army, 1946, advanced through grades to major general, 1971. Platoon leader, company commander 24th Infantry Regiment, Japan, 1947-1949. Member regimental and division staff during Korean conflict.
Instructor Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, 1956-1957.
Personnel staff officer Department Army, 1957-1960. Deputy commander 1st battalion 7th Infantry, 1961-1962.
Deputy G3 Headquarters VII Corps, Germany, 1963-1964. Deputy director Joint Actions Office Department Chief of Staff, Logistics, Washington, 1966-1967.
Commanding officer 2d Brigade, 9th Infantry Division, Vietnam, 1967-1968.
Assistant deputy chief of staff for logistics Headquarters United States Army, Europe, 1968-1969. Assistant division commander 3d Infantry Division, Germany, 1969-1970. Commanding general 1st Republic of of Korea Army Detachment, KMAG, senior adviser 1st Republic of of Korea Army, of Korea, 1970-1971, chief army section Joint United States MAG, 1971-1972.
Commander United States Army Training Center Infantry and Fort Dix, 1972-1974.
Commander United States Army Base Command Okinawa, 1974, United States Army Garrison Okinawa, 1974-1975. Assistant deputy chief of staff for logistics Department Army, 1975-1977.
Engaged in business, 1977-1979.
Member regimental and division staff during Korean conflict. Member American Legion, World World World War II, Korean and Vietnam last man clubs, Association United States Army, West Point Alumni Association, ICAF Alumni Association, Army Athletic Association.
Married Shirley Fagan, June 8, 1946. Children: Bert Alison, Scott C., Jon R., Lance B. Commissioned.