Background
Becken, Bradford Albert was born on October 5, 1924 in Providence. Son of Albert R. and Ruth M. (Stephenson) Becken.
Becken, Bradford Albert was born on October 5, 1924 in Providence. Son of Albert R. and Ruth M. (Stephenson) Becken.
Student, University Rhode Island, 1942-1943; Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1946; Bachelor of Science in Electronics, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1952; Master of Science, University of California at Los Angeles, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Los Angeles, 1961.
Commissioned officer, United States Navy advanced through grades to commander, United States Navy consultant, Airtronics-Special Warfare Laboratory, 1967; manager systems engineering laboratory submarine signal division, Raytheon Company, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 1967-1970; manager engineering, Raytheon Company, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 1970-1982; director technical Portsmouth Engineering Laboratory, Raytheon Company, Portsmouth, Rhode Island, 1982-1994; consultant, since 1994.
Trustee Newport Hospital, 1977, Chairman of the Board, 1979-1984. Chairman, Board Of Directors Newport Health Care Corporation, 1982-1993. Treasurer Newport History Society, 1993-1994, president, since 1994.
Fellow Acoustical Society American. Member American Defense Preparedness Association, Naval War College Foundation, United States Naval Institute, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association.
Married Gaynelle M. Lane, November 30, 1946. Children: Bradford Albert, Brian A., Christian L., Anne Tracey.