Background
Funk, David Leonard was born on January 17, 1935 in Coshocton, Ohio, United States. Son of Ivers Leonard and Dorathea Mary (Zill) Funk.
Funk, David Leonard was born on January 17, 1935 in Coshocton, Ohio, United States. Son of Ivers Leonard and Dorathea Mary (Zill) Funk.
Bachelor, University Nebraska, 1970. Master in Public Administration, University Oklahoma, 1977.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1985, Commander F Battery 79th artillery, 1st cavalry division Republic of Vietnam, 1971-1972. Attack helicopter staff officer Combat Development Command, Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1972-1973. Chief force development test and evaluation branch Armored Reconnaissance Scout Vechicle Task Force, 1973-1976.
Aviation staff officer Office Deputy Chief of Staff Operations, Pentagon, Washington, 1976-1979. Chief material division Army Aviation Center, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1979-1981. Attack helicopter system manager Training and Doctrine Command, 1981-1982.
Chief aviation system Office Chief of Staff Research, Development and Acquisition, Headquarters, Pentagon, Washington, 1982-1984. Project manager Army Material Command, St. Louis, 1984-1985. Assistant deputy under secretary of defense for tactical warfare programs, Office Secretary Defense, Pentagon, Washington, since 1985.
Member Army Aviation Association American (programs chairman 1975-1977), Association United States Army, American Helicopter Society, Armor Association, Naval Institute.
Married Brenda Elizabeth Smith, March 5, 1945. Children: Mary Elizabeth, Hilary Leigh.