Background
Brickell, Charles Hennessey was born on April 13, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Charles Hennessey and Mary Ellen (Viau) Brickell.
military officer marine engineer
Brickell, Charles Hennessey was born on April 13, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Charles Hennessey and Mary Ellen (Viau) Brickell.
Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, United States Merchant Marine Academy, 1957; Master of Arts in Business Management, Center Michigan U., 1980.
Enlisted, United States Navy, 1953; commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1957; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1984; director research and development, Undersea and Strategic Warfare, and Nuclear Energy, 1984-1987; director, United States Navy Strategic Defense Initiative Program, 1984-1988; deputy director, Navy Research Development, Test and Evaluation, 1987-1988; retired, United States Navy, 1988; general manager advanced technologies, Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation, Boston, 1988-1991; director Operations eastern region, North America Energy Superior vena cava syndrome, Issaquah, Washington, 1991-1993; associate laboratory director Applied Research Laboratory, Pennsylvania State University, State College, since 1993. Member board advisors Applied Research Lab Pennsylvania State University, 1988-1993. Consultant NAS.
Member Sigma Iota Epsilon.
Married Barbara Virginia Davis, January 4, 1958. Children: David Brian, Patricia Ellen, Susan Elizabeth, Timothy Paul, Joel Howard.