Background
Slayton, Gus was born on January 20, 1937 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, United States. Son of Alvin M. and Eula Inis (Milam) Slayton.
Slayton, Gus was born on January 20, 1937 in Pocahontas, Arkansas, United States. Son of Alvin M. and Eula Inis (Milam) Slayton.
Bachelor of Arts, University Maryland., College Park, 1973.
Served as enlisted man, United States Army, 1957-1963; second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1963; advanced through grades lieutenant colonel, United States Army, 1978; various operational and research and development assignments, including The Pentagon, 1974-1978; retired, 1980; executive director, Association of Old Crows, Alexandria, Virginia, 1980-1992; executive director, AOC Ednl. Foundation, since 1992.
Married Ruth Virginia Furr, May 27, 1961 (deceased November 1989).