Background
Gillam, Harold Robert was born on January 29, 1925 in Tacoma. Son of Harold Robert and Josephine Olga (Johnson) Gillam.
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Harold Robert Gillam
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Student, University New Mexico, 1950—1951. Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, University Washington, 1954. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, University Southern California, 1957.
Career
Senior civil engineering assistant Los Angeles County Flood Control District, 1954—1957. Commissioned officer United States Navy, 1957. Advanced through grades to Commander, 1967.
Retired, 1974
Construction engineer Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., Boston, 1975—1981. Director Department Public Works, Amesbury, Massachusetts, since 1982.
Achievements
Membership
Troop committee chairman Boy Scouts America, Andover, Massachusetts, since 1981. Member of National Rifle Association (life), Model Shipwright Guild of New England (vice president 1985-1986), Naval History Foundation, United States Naval Institute, American Public Works Association, Masons.
Connections
Married Margaret Susan Kelleher, November 23, 1966. Children: Harold Robert III, Joseph William.
Education
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1954
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1957
Career
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1954 - 1957
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1957
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1967
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1974
Awards
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Decorated Navy Unit commendation, Meritorious Unit commendation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit citation, Commander-in-Chief Pacific certified of merit.Decorated Navy Unit commendation, Meritorious Unit commendation, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit citation, Commander-in-Chief Pacific certified of merit.