Background
Boswell, Marion Lillard was born on October 1, 1923 in Louisville. Son of Robert Rhodes and Vivian Lily (Snodgrass) Boswell.
air force officer Aerospace executive
Boswell, Marion Lillard was born on October 1, 1923 in Louisville. Son of Robert Rhodes and Vivian Lily (Snodgrass) Boswell.
Bachelor of Arts, William Jewell College, 1946; Master of Arts, George Washington University, 1966.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1944, advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 1974. Aircraft Commander Strategic Air Command, 1947-1951. Aide to Lieutenant General Atkinson Alaskan Command, 1952-1954.
Deputy Commander operations 97th Bomber Wing, 1961-1963. At Headquarters, Washington, 1963-1965. National War College, 1965-1966.
Deputy Commander operations 49th Tactical Fighter Wing, Germany, 1966-1968. Vice Commander 366th Tactical Fighter Wing, Danang Air Force Base, South Vietnam, 1968-1969. Commander 4th Tactical Fighter Wing, North Carolina, 1969-1970.
Legislation liaison Office Secretary Air Force, Washington, 1970-1974. Assistant vice chief of staff United States Air Force, 1974-1976. Commander Alaskan Air Command, 1976-1978.
Chief of staff PACOM, Hawaii, 1978-1979. Assistant vice chief of staff and chief United States delegate military staff committee United Nations, 1979-1981. Retired, 1981; chairman board Italian Aerospace Industries (United States of America) Inc., 1981-1991.
Member Sigma Nu. Clubs: Army Navy Country.