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Pihl, Donald Scott was born on August 18, 1937 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of Donald Samuels and Evelyn Pihl.
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Donald Scott Pihl, American military officer. Decorated Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster, Bronze Star with v/device with oak leaf cluster, Purple Heart. Member Association United States Army, Army Aviation Association American, American Helicopter Association, American Armor Association, Rotary, Beta Gamma Sigma.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University California, Berkeley, 1959. Master of Science, University California, Berkeley, 1964.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1959, advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 1987. Commander 3d Squadron 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Europe, 1973-1975. Student Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, 1975-1976.
Chief maneuver testing and analysis, division research study group, later director combat development planning group Headquarters Army Training and Doctrine Command, Fort Monroe, Virginia, 1976-1978. Commander 3d Brigade 3d Armored Division, Europe, 1978-1980, chief of staff Europe, 1980-1981. Deputy director weapons system office Deputy Chief of Staff Research and Development and Aquisition, Department Army, Washington, 1981-1983, director combat support systems, 1983-1985, military deputy to assistant secretary Army, since 1987.
Commanding general 9th Infantry Division (Motorized), Fort Lewis, Washington, 1985-1987. Chairman Army Armaments Group North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 1981-1984.
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Membership
Member Association United States Army, Army Aviation Association American, American Helicopter Association, American Armor Association, Rotary, Beta Gamma Sigma.
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Married Sandra Luanne Young, December 21, 1957. Children: Douglas, Gregory, Victoria.
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Education
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1959
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1964