Donald Cord Varian

Background

Varian, Donald Cord was born on March 7, 1902 in Washington County Maryland. Son of Walter and Alice Blake (Cord) Varian.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1925.

Career

Jean (wife of H. L. Blanton, United States Marine Corps). Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1925, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1953. Various sea and shore assignments, primarily destroyers.

Staff Office Secretary Defense 1956-1961, director personnel policy, 1956-1961. President Varian International Corporation, 1961-1969. Home: Coronado California.

Connections

Married Lydia Hill, November 6, 1926.

Father:

Walter Varian

Mother:

Alice Blake (Cord) Varian

Spouse:

Lydia Hill