Background
Larson, Gerald Duane was born on October 19, 1932 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of Gilbert Nyquist and Mary Emma (Gleetin) Larson.
Larson, Gerald Duane was born on October 19, 1932 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of Gilbert Nyquist and Mary Emma (Gleetin) Larson.
Associate of Applied Science., Jamestown Community College, 1953. B. General Education, Omaha University, 1963. M. Guidance and Counseling, Troy State University, 1973.
Graduate, Air War College, 1973.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1955, advanced through grades to major general, 1978, tactical aviator Tactical Fighter Squadron Osan, Korea, 1956-1957, Bunker Hill Air Force Base, Kansas, 1958, tactical aviator 614 Tactical Fighter Squadron England Air Force Base, Louisiana, 1959, project-action officer Defense Communications Planning Group Washington, 1968-1971, squadron operations officer Ubon Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, 1972, deputy Commander operations, wing vice Commander, wing Commander 81 Tactical Fighter Wing Royal Air Force Bentwaters, England, 1974-1977, wing Commander 20 Tactical Fighter Wing, 1978, inspector general Europe Ramstein, Federal Republic Germany, 1979, Commander 45th Air Division Strategic Air Command Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire, 1982, Commander Inspection Safety Center, inspector general for safety and inspections Norton Air Force Base, California, 1983-1984, deputy chief staff Headquarters Allied Forces North Kolsas, Norway, since 1985.
Member Air Force Association.
Married Mary Joyce Smith, November 14, 1959. Children– Josclyn Kimberly, Julie Ann.