Carl Oreal Holmquist

Background

Holmquist, Carl Oreal was born on November 18, 1919 in Salt Lake City. Son of Carl John and Hazel (Reeder) Holmquist.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1942. Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, United States Naval Postgraduate School, 1950. Aeronautical Engineer, California Institute of Technology, 1951.

Doctor of Philosophy, California Institute of Technology, 1953.

Career

Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1942. Advanced through grades to rear admiral, assistant to Secretary Navy, Washington, 1958-1961. Chief naval research Arlington, Virginia, 1970-1973.

Director materials and manufacturing technical Convair division General Dynamics. Visiting teacher University Maryland, 1954-1956.

Achievements

• Carl Oreal Holmquist has been listed as a noteworthy aeronautical engineer, naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Associate fellow American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Member Naval History Society.

Connections

Married Lavina Millsaps Ervin, March 7, 1948. Children: Kurt E., Derek E., Kristen, Gunnar E.

Father:

Carl John Holmquist

Mother:

Hazel (Reeder) Holmquist

Spouse:

Lavina Millsaps Ervin

child:

Kurt E. Holmquist

child:

Derek E. Holmquist

child:

Gunnar E. Holmquist

child:

Kristen Holmquist