Background
Sumner,, Gordon was born on July 23, 1924 in Albuquerque. Son of Gordon and Esstella (Berry) Sumner.
Sumner,, Gordon was born on July 23, 1924 in Albuquerque. Son of Gordon and Esstella (Berry) Sumner.
AS, New Mexico Military Institute, Roswell, 1943. Bachelor, Louisiana State University, 1955. Master of Arts, University Maryland, 1963.
Commissioned 2d. lieutenant United States Army, 1944, advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 1975, retired, 1978. Founder, chairman Cypress International, 1978-1996. Chairman La Mancha Company, Inc., 1981-1989, Sumner Associate.
Consultant United States Departments State and Def. Amabassador at large for Latin American. Special advisor United States Department State.
National security advisor President' Bi-Partisan Commission Central American. Consultant Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Member Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha.
Married Frances Fernandes, May, 1991. Children: Ward T., Holly Rose.