Background
Sylvester, George Howard was born on August 10, 1927 in Riverside, New Jersey, United States. Son of Ralph Davis and Dorothy Clarisse (Mealley) Sylvester.
Sylvester, George Howard was born on August 10, 1927 in Riverside, New Jersey, United States. Son of Ralph Davis and Dorothy Clarisse (Mealley) Sylvester.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1949. Master of Arts, Georgetown University, 1956.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1949, advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 1976. Pilot, 1949-1954; assistant professor social science United States Military Academy, 1956-1960. Long-range planner Headquarters United States Air Force, 1961-1964, military assistant to secretary defense, 1964-1966.
Squadron Commander F-4 squadron Vietnam, 1966. Commander Danang Air Base, Vietnam, 1967. Director test ADTC, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 1968-1970.
Assistant director tactical systems test and evaluation Office Secretary Defense, 1970-1973. Deputy for systems ASD, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, 1973-1974, vice Commander, 1974-1976, Commander, 1976-1979. Vice Commander Air Force Systems Command, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, 1979-1981.
Retired, 1981; independent aerospace consultant, since 1981.
Chairman Shenandoah County Water Resources Committee, 1999^.
Married Elaine Ruth Winderling, June 7, 1949. Children– Wendy, Susan, David.