Background
Barker, David Benton was born on January 11, 1930 in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles F. and Mildred R. (Benton) Barker.
Barker, David Benton was born on January 11, 1930 in Needham, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Charles F. and Mildred R. (Benton) Barker.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biology, Tufts College, 1951. Master of Arts in Personnel Adminstrn, George Washington University, 1966.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Marine Corps, 1951, advanced through grades to general, 1980. Commanding general Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, 1978-1981. Deputy chief of staff for training Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Washington, 1981-1982.
Chief of staff Headquarters United States Forces, Japan, 1982-1984. Commanding general 4th Marine Division, from 1984.
Member executive board East Carolina council Boy Scouts American, 1978-1981. Executive vice president Far East council Boy Scouts American, 1982-1984. Member executive board Keep North Carolina Beautiful, 1979-1981.
Executive director Military-Civilian Community Council, Jacksonville, North Carolina, 1970-1981. Member of Semper Fidelis, Scottish Rite.
Married Priscilla Farrant, April 20, 1953. Children– Laurel, Howard, David, Sandra.
