Background
Grinstead, Eugene Andrews was born on September 12, 1923 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Eugene A. and Ann B. (Childress) Grinstead.
Grinstead, Eugene Andrews was born on September 12, 1923 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Eugene A. and Ann B. (Childress) Grinstead.
Graduate, Advanced Management Program, Harvard University, 1967.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1944, advanced through grades to vice admiral, 1981. Service in Italy, Panama. Assistant chief staff supply Commander Naval Air Force, Atlantic Fleet, 1970-1972.
Director material division Office Chief Naval Operations, Washington, 1972-1975. Vice Commander Naval Supply Systems Command, 1975-1977, Commander, 1977-1981. Chief Naval Supply Corps., 1977-1981.
Director Defense Logistics Agency, Alexandria, Virginia, 1981-1984. Retired, 1984; owner Consultant International Ltd., from 1984.
Member American Society Naval Engineers, National Defense Transportation Association, Naval History Association.
Married Gayle Marie Kane, September 25, 1944. Children: Eugene Andrews, Mary K., Kurt M., Mark, Karen A., Matthew, Robert K., Michele, John Kane.