Background
Bendell, Lee Roy was born on May 1, 1927 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Son of LeRoy H. and Altha (Beecher) Bendell.
Bendell, Lee Roy was born on May 1, 1927 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Son of LeRoy H. and Altha (Beecher) Bendell.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1950. Master of Arts in Education, Stanford University, 1964. Master of Science in Personnel Administration, George Washington University, 1966.
Master of Science in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1972. Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, California Graduate School Theology, 1979.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, advanced through grades to colonel United States Marine Corps, 1950—1975, platoon leader Korea, 1951, company Commander, 1954—1955, tactics instructor Basic School Quantico, Virginia, 1956—1958. Battalion officer, instructor United States Naval Academy, 1964—1967. Battalion Commander 3D BN 4th Marines, Vietnam, 1967—1968.
Officer-in-charge Marine Corps Tactical System Support Activity, Camp Pendelton, California, 1972—1975. Retired, 1975; vice president Narramore Christian Foundation, Rosemead, California, since 1975, national director enrichment clubs, since 1975. Instructor, group leader, director seminars, conferences.
Trustee American Baptist Seminary of West, 1980—1986. Trustee, moderator First Baptist Church, Pomona, California, 1983—1984. Member of Officers Christian Fellowship, Marine Corps Association, United States Naval Academy Alumni Association.
Married Gloria Epperly, September 15, 1951. Children: Roy Lee, Gayle Lynn Ellis.