Background
Palmer, Michael A. was born on December 31, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Howard V. and Florence J. Palmer.
Palmer, Michael A. was born on December 31, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Howard V. and Florence J. Palmer.
Bachelor, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1981.
Historian Naval History Center, Washington, 1983—1989, assistant branch head, 1989—1991. Professor and interim chair Department Geography, Greenville, 1997—1999. Assistant professor Department History, 1991—1995, associate professor, 1995—1999, professor chair, 1999—2007.
Professor and interim chair Department English, 2007—2009.
Member of United States Naval Institute, Society Military History (Moncado Prize 1997).
Children: Ryan M., Lisa A.