Background
Brunner, John Wilson was born on October 5, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harry Leroy and Viola (Batman) Brunner.
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Brunner, John Wilson was born on October 5, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harry Leroy and Viola (Batman) Brunner.
Bachelor of Arts, Ursinus College, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1957.
Intelligence officer, Office of Strategic Services-Central Intelligence Agency, China, 1944-1947; lecturer German, Columbia University, 1950-1952, 54-55; professor German, head foreign language department, Muhlenberg College, 1954, 1955-1989.
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Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946.
Married Ingrid Arvide, July 2, 1953. Children: Karin A., Kirstin E., Inge L., Erika E., Bjoern E.