Background
Kemble, Charles Robert was born on August 17, 1925 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. Son of Roy H. and Pauline (Hoover) Kemble.
Kemble, Charles Robert was born on August 17, 1925 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States. Son of Roy H. and Pauline (Hoover) Kemble.
Student, Kansas University, 1943. Student, Cornell University, 1945. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1949.
Master of Arts, University Pennsylvania, 1956. Doctor of Philosophy, George Washington University, 1966.
Assistant professor United States Military Academy, 1956—1960. Executive assistant director operations Joint Chiefs Staff, 1961—1964. Associate professor English, director American studies United States Military Academy, 1966—1972.
President New Mexico Military Institute, 1972—1977. Chancellor Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, 1977—1986. Cabinet secretary State New Mexico Department Public Safety, since 1987.
Director 1st City Bank, Beaumont. Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1949, advanced through grades to colonel United States Army, 1970.
Member of Modern Language Association, Beaumont Chamber of Commerce (director), Retired Officers Association, Association United States Army, American Studies Association, Rotary.
Married Helen Elizabeth Elfstrom, July 3, 1949. Children: Christopher, Keith Eilene, Cynthia Kemble Lawshe, Geoffrey, Carol Lynn.