Background
III, Bruce Keener, was born on November 6, 1924 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Bruce, Junior and Eleanor (Lloyd) K.
III, Bruce Keener, was born on November 6, 1924 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Son of Bruce, Junior and Eleanor (Lloyd) K.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1947. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Naval Postgraduate School, 1955. Master of Science, Naval Postgraduate School, 1956.
Enlisted in, United States Navy, 1943; commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1947; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1975; service in, Atlantic and Pacific fleets commander, Destroyer Squadron 24, 1973-1974; commander, Cruiser Destroyer Group 2, 1975-1977; director ship aquisition division, Office Chief Naval Operations, 1977-1979; commander, Military Sealift Command, 1979-1981; president, United Seamens Service, New York City, 1981-1983; shipping executive, Crowley Maritime Corporation, 1984-1987.
Member of the United States Naval Institute.
Married Kathryn Marie Bateman, June 10, 1947. Children– Bruce, IV, Kathryn Eleanor Keener Lafferty.