Background
Gatlin, Ollie Howard was born on November 7, 1921 in Franklinton, Louisiana, United States. Son of Ollie P. and Annie (Pearson) Gatlin.
military officer water transportation executive
Gatlin, Ollie Howard was born on November 7, 1921 in Franklinton, Louisiana, United States. Son of Ollie P. and Annie (Pearson) Gatlin.
Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Northwestern University, 1953. Master of Engineering, University Alabama, 1959. Graduated from the United States Army Engineering School, 1965.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1942, advisory through grades to lieutenant colonel Civil Engineering, 1942—1960, retired, 1964. With Avondale Shipyards, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1964—1978, corporation vice president, since 1978.
Member of Society Naval Architects and Engineers, American Society Military Engineers, Louisiana Engineering Society, American Institute Plant Engineers, Reserve Officers Association, Retired Officers Association, Shriners, Masons.
Married Verna Basso, January 13, 1943. Children: Terry Andrea, Karl Anthony, Melissa Annual.