Background
Wakeland, Henry H. was born on October 20, 1922 in Rochester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Ray Warren and Eva (Hice) Wakeland.
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Henry H. Wakeland
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Bachelor of Science in Mechanics Engineering, Purdue University, 1943, Master of Science in Mechanics Engineering, 1954; Master of Arts in Government, New York University, 1960.
Career
Registered profile engineer, Wisconsin Assistant development engineer Nash-Kelvinator Corporation, 1947-1952. Engineer Engineering Experiment Station, Purdue University, 1952-1954. Senior engineer aero equipment Sperry Gyroscope Company, 1954-1961.
Interdivisional marketing coordinator gyro group Sperry Rand Corporation, 1961-1965.
Project director safety car program New York Department Motor Vehicles, 1965-1966. Consultant Fairchild-Hiller Corporation, 1966-1967.
Director bureau surface transportation safety National Transportation Safety Board, Washington, 1967-1976. Director Bureau Plans and Programs, 1976-1978, chief scientist, 1978-1980, special assistant, 1980-1985.
Staff consultant joint legislation commission on vehicles and safety New York State Legislature, 1961-1967.
Achievements
Membership
Served to First lieutenant Army of the United States, World World War World World War World War II Member American Political Science Association, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, System Safety Society, American Association Automotive Medicine, Society Automotive Engineers (member governor board Milwaukee and Metropolitan sections).
Connections
Married Barbara Wyatt Primm, May 19, 1962. Children: Charles Warren, Eva Catherine.
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February 10, 1985 (aged 62) -
Resting place
Buried Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Tampa, Florida -
Nationality
American -
Religion
Presbyterian
Awards
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Recipient special commendation American Association Automotive Medicine, 1964. Edward J. Speno award National Motor Vehicle Safety Advisory Council, 1976.Recipient special commendation American Association Automotive Medicine, 1964. Edward J. Speno award National Motor Vehicle Safety Advisory Council, 1976.