Background
Singer, Merton was born on August 21, 1913 in Superior, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Samuel N. and Lena H. (Dorf) Singer.
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Merton Singer, American engineer. Achievements include development of Automatic Resupply for Petroleum Products adopted for ammunition that is universally used by department stores and companies for thousands of diversified products; development reduced paper work by 98% and guaranteed the supply of products at the right time and place.
Education
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1938. Master of Science, University Pittsburgh, 1947. Postgraduate, Wharton School, University Pennsylvania, 1955.
Career
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1938, advanced through grades to colonel, 1951, various commanding officer positions worldwide, 1938-1965. Chief operations division Army-Navy petroleum board Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1947-1948. Army member Pacific command Petroleum office, commander-in-chief Pacific and Pacific Fleet, Pearl Harbor, 1949-1953.
Professor military science and tactics University Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1953-1956. Commanding officer United States Army Petroleum Distribution Command, Fontainebleau, France, 1956-1960. Commander Fort Jay, Governors Island, New York, 1960-1964.
Retired United States Army, 1965. Vice president and assistant to the president United Board and Carton Corporation, New York City, 1964-1970. Executive director research and development Associates for Military Food and Packaging Systems, 1970-1989.
Chief Executive Officer Merton Singer Associates, San Antonio, 1989. Trustee Association of Graduates, United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1961-1967, 68-69.
Achievements
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Achievements include development of Automatic Resupply for Petroleum Products adopted for ammunition that is universally used by department stores and companies for thousands of diversified products. Development reduced paper work by 98% and guaranteed the supply of products at the right time and place.
Membership
Founding chairman, board directors Jewish Cadet Chapel Fund, United States Military Academy. Member Association Graduates United States Military Academy, Military Order of World Wars (executive committee 1960-1970), Army Athletic Association, University Pittsburgh Alumni Association, West Point Society of New York (president 1966-1968, board directors emeritus 1968), American Logistics Association (president Philadelphia chapter 1951-1952, president Orleans France chapter 1954-1955, president New York City chapter 1960-1961), West Point Society of South Texas (board directors 1972-1975), Research and Development Associate (executive director 1970-1989, executive director emeritus 1989), McNay Art Institute, Masons, Club Giraud.
Connections
Married Jean Helen Eidelberg, October 19, 1941. Children: Stephen L., Robert E.
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Political Party
Republican
Awards
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Decorated Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Army Commendation medal, French Croix de Guerre with Palm, 1944, French Order of the Black Star, President Charles DeGaulle, 1960, European Theater of Operations medal with 1 silver service star, Army of Occupation medal with Germany clasp. Recipient Royal Jugoslav Commemorative War Cross, King of Yugoslavia, 1945, Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service, Secretary of Army, 1989, Distinguished Civilian Service medal Commander United States Army Natick research and development center, 1989. Named to Hall of Fame, Research and Development Associates for Military Food and Packaging Systems, 1996.Decorated Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Army Commendation medal, French Croix de Guerre with Palm, 1944, French Order of the Black Star, President Charles DeGaulle, 1960, European Theater of Operations medal with 1 silver service star, Army of Occupation medal with Germany clasp. Recipient Royal Jugoslav Commemorative War Cross, King of Yugoslavia, 1945, Decoration for Distinguished Civilian Service, Secretary of Army, 1989, Distinguished Civilian Service medal Commander United States Army Natick research and development center, 1989. Named to Hall of Fame, Research and Development Associates for Military Food and Packaging Systems, 1996.