Background
Wheeler, Earle Gilmore was born on January 13, 1908 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Clifton Freeman and Ida (Gilmore) Wheeler.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wheeler, Earle Gilmore was born on January 13, 1908 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Clifton Freeman and Ida (Gilmore) Wheeler.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1932. Doctor of Laws, University Akron, 1964. Doctor of Laws, University Rhode Island, 1965.
Doctor of Laws, Washington and Jefferson College, 1965. Doctor of Science (honorary), Norwich University, 1966.
1 son, Gilmore Stone. Commissioned Second lieutenant, infantry, United States Army, 1932, advanced through grades to major general, 1955, general, 1962. Chief staff 63d Infantry Division, World World World War World War II
With Allied Forces Southern Europe, 1952-1955.
Director plans Office Deputy Chief Staff for Military Operations, Department Army, 1955-1958. Commanding general 2d Armored Division, 1958-1960.
Director joint staff Organisation Joint Chiefs Staff, 1960-1962. Deputy commander-in-chief United States European Command., 1962.
Chief staff United States Army 1962-1964.
Chairman Joint Chiefs Staff, Department Defense, 1964-1970. Retired, 1970. Director Monsanto Company.
Married Betty Rogers Howell, June 10, 1932. 1 son, Gilmore Stone.