Background
Keith, Donald Raymond was born on January 31, 1927 in Mason County, Michigan, United States. Son of John Daniel and Agnes Elizabeth (Miller) Keith.
army officer business executive
Keith, Donald Raymond was born on January 31, 1927 in Mason County, Michigan, United States. Son of John Daniel and Agnes Elizabeth (Miller) Keith.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1949; Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1957.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1949; advanced through grades to general, United States Army, 1981; assistant professor of chemistry, United States Military Academy, 1958-1961; assistant secretary general staff, Department Army, Washington, 1964-1966; commanding officer, 5th Battalion, 73d Artillery, 1967-1968; commanding officer, 36th Field Artillery Group, 1969-1970; executive to chief research and development, Department Army, Washington, 1970-1971; director research and analysis, Civil Operations and Revolutionary Development Support, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, 1971-1973; director developers, Office Chief Research and Development, Department Army, Washington, 1973-1974; director, Weapons Systems Office Deputy Chief Staff for Research and Development and Acquisition Department Army, Washington, 1974-1976; commanding general, United States Army Field Artillery Center, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 1976-1977; deputy chief staff research, development and acquisition, Department Army, 1977-1981; commander, United States Army Materiel Development and Readiness Command, 1981-1984; retired, 1984; president, Cypress International, Alexandria, Virginia, since 1984.
Married Erika Krausse, April 11, 1953. 1 son, Michael Thomas.
