Don LEigh Armstrong

Background

Armstrong, Don LEigh was born on June 7, 1916 in Alhambra, California, United States. Son of Roy C. and Frankie L. Armstrong.

Education

AB, University of California at Los Angeles, 1937. Master of Science, University Southern California, 1938. Doctor of Philosophy, University Southern California, 1942.

Master of Science, University Southern California, 1945.

Career

Research associate University Southern California, Los Angeles, 1941-1946. Manager chemical division Aerojet General Corporation, Azusa, California, 1946-1965. President Technology Assistance Group, Covina, 1964-1979.

Professor chemistry Whittier (California) College, 1965-1981, distinguished service professor, 1981-1986, professor emeritus, since 1986, chairman department chemistry, 1966-1979. Member special advisory committee to secretary Defense, 1958-1959.

Achievements

• Don LEigh Armstrong has been listed as a noteworthy chemist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Chemical Society, Marine Technology Society, Sigma Xi. Clubs: Santa Barbara Yacht, Masons.

Connections

Married B. Caroline Hayes, May 24, 1940. Children: Alan L., Carol L.

Father:

Roy C.

Mother:

Frankie L. Armstrong

Spouse:

B. Caroline Hayes

child:

Alan L. Armstrong

child:

Carol L. Armstrong