Background
Wagner, Louis Carson was born on January 24, 1932 in Jackson, Missouri, United States. Son of Louis Carson and Margaret Marie (Macke) Wagner.
Wagner, Louis Carson was born on January 24, 1932 in Jackson, Missouri, United States. Son of Louis Carson and Margaret Marie (Macke) Wagner.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1954; Master of Science in Applied Mechanics, University of Illinois, 1961; graduate, United States Naval War College, 1971.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1954; advanced through grades to general, United States Army, 1987; served in, Vietnam served in, Germany served in, Alaska deputy director material plans and programs, Office Department Chief Staff Research, Development and Acquisition, Washington, 1976-1978; director combat support systems, Office Department Chief Staff Research, Development and Acquisition, Washington, 1978-1980; commanding general, Armor Center, Fort Knox, 1980-1983; assistant deputy chief of staff for operations and plans, ODCSOPS, United States of America, Washington, 1983-1984; deputy chief of staff for research, development and acquisition, ODCSOPS, United States of America, Washington, 1984-1987; commanding general, United States Army Materiel Command, Alexandria, Virginia, 1987-1989; retired,, 1989; senior fellow Institute of Land Warfare, Association of the United States Army, Arlington, Virginia, since 1990.
Member Association Graduates United States Military Academy, Armor Association, Association United States Army, Ret.Officers Association (Chairman, Board Of Directors), American Defense Preparedness Association, Army Aviation Association American, National Eagle Scout Association (board regents), South Carolina. Research Authority (board advisors).
Married Judith Gifford, September 24, 1955. Children: Susan, Amy.