Background
Helms, Richard McGarrah was born on March 30, 1913 in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Herman H. and Marion (McGarrah) Helms.
government official and international consultant
Helms, Richard McGarrah was born on March 30, 1913 in St. Davids, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Herman H. and Marion (McGarrah) Helms.
High schools in United States of America, Switzerland and Germany, and Williams College.
Worked for United Press and The Indianapolis Times 1935-1942. Joined United States Navy 1942, in Office of Strategic Service, Second World War. Central Intelligence Group 1946-1947, Central Intelligence Agency 1947-1973, Deputy Director for Plans 1962, Deputy Director 1965, Director 1966-1973.
Ambassador to Iran 1973-1976. International consultant since 1976. President Safeer Company, Washington since 1977.
National Security.
Served with Office of Strategic Services United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Julia Bretzman Shields, September 8, 1939 (divorced 1968). 1 son, Dennis J.; married Cynthia McKelvie, 1968.