Background
Dixon, George Francis was born on February 24, 1918 in Jersey City. Son of George F. and Frances (Martin) Dixon.
manufacturing company executive
Dixon, George Francis was born on February 24, 1918 in Jersey City. Son of George F. and Frances (Martin) Dixon.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1940; Master of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1947; Doctor of Engineering, Grenoble U., France, 1949.
District engineer, Vicksburg District Corps Engineers, 1949-1953; president, Dart Truck Company, Kansas City, Missoury, 1955-1957; director, Carlisle Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1954-1993; president, Chief Executive Officer, Carlisle Corporation, 1957-1970; Chairman of the Board, Carlisle Corporation, 1970-1991; director, Carlisle Corporation. Director Dauphin Deposit Trust Company, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, CDI Corporation, Philadelphia. Chairman Pennsylvania Division Trauma.
Trustee Dickinson School Law. Trustee Gettysburg College Served as lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, World World War II. Division engineer, commanding officer 65th Engineers, 25th Infantry Division.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Association Graduates United States Military Academy (trustee, president), Society Automotive Engineers, Society American Military Engineers, National Cathedral.
Married Lottie Ivy Carter, December, 1950. Children: George Francis III, Richard Elliott, Marshall Lawrence, Charlotte Ivy.