Background
Walters, Harry N. was born on July 4, 1936 in Fostoria, Ohio, United States. Son of Harry and Orpha (Hockensmith) Walters.
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Harry N. Walters
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Education
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1959. Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Guam, 1982.
Career
Commissioned Lieutenant, United States Army, 1959; advanced through grades to First lieutenant, United States Army resigned, United States Army, 1963; management positions, various companies, 1963-1976; president, chief Executive officer, Potsdam (New York) Paper Corporation, 1977-1981; assistant Secretary Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Washington, 1981-1982; administrator, VA, Washington, 1982-1986; president, Great Lakes Carbon Corporation, Briarcliff Manor, New York. Board directors Gibson Greeting Cards Inc. Chairman DHC Holding Corporation.
Achievements
Membership
Member of advisory board Potsdam College Foundation, Inc. Board of Governors United Service Organizations, National Handicapped Ski Association. Member Pres.s' Council for Physical Fitness and Sports, 1986-1991.
President Desert Storm Homecoming Foundation Host for the National Victory Celebration, Washington, 1991. With United States Army Reserve, 1963-1969. Member West Point Society New York (Board of Governors, president' county for physical fitness and sports 1986-1991), Association United States Army, Paralyzed Veterans American (life, honorary), Veterans of Foreign Wars (James E. Van Zandt Citizenship award 1991), American Veterans of World World War II, Korea, Vietnam (life), American Legion (president Desert Storm Homecoming Foundation, host national victory celebration 1991), Burning Tree Club, Kingsmill Golf Club.
Connections
Married Illa F. Bernhausen, July 14, 1962. Children: Brad, Kelly.
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Nationality
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Religion
Episcopalian -
Political Party
Republican
Education
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1959
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1982
Career
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1959
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1963
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1977 - 1981
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1977 - 1981
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1981 - 1982
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1982 - 1986
Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Service award Department Defense, 1992, Mr. Sam award for distinguished public service Washington Touchdown Club, 1985, James E. Van Zandt Citizenship award Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1991.Recipient Distinguished Service award Department Defense, 1992, Mr. Sam award for distinguished public service Washington Touchdown Club, 1985, James E. Van Zandt Citizenship award Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1991.