Background
Greer, Howard Earl was born on May 1, 1921 in Tyler, Texas, United States. Son of Earl Abner and Ollie (Lightfoot) Greer.
Greer, Howard Earl was born on May 1, 1921 in Tyler, Texas, United States. Son of Earl Abner and Ollie (Lightfoot) Greer.
Student, Tyler Junior College, 1939-1940; Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1943; Master of Business Administration, George Washington University, 1965.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1943; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1975; commander, Aircraft Carrier Hancock, 1967-1969; commander, Carrier Force, Vietnam, (4 tours); commander, Naval Air Forces, United States Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, Virginia, 1975-1978. Member Conservation, Education, Diving, Awareness and Marine-research International.
Member Association Naval Aviation, Golden Eagles (early pioneer naval aviators), Tailhook Association, Naval Reserve Association, Lomas Santa Fe Country Club.
Married Dale Price, November 1, 1986. Children– Margaret, Darby, David, Briand, Holly, Howard.