Background
Thompson, Richard Horner was born on September 24, 1926 in New York City. Son of John West and Erna (Muller) Thompson.
Thompson, Richard Horner was born on September 24, 1926 in New York City. Son of John West and Erna (Muller) Thompson.
Bachelor in Social Science, College of the Ozarks, 1959. Master of Public Administration, George Washington University, 1964.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1950, advanced through grades to general, 1984. Chief tactical support systems group Office of Assistant Vice Chief of Staff, Washington, 1969-1970. Commanding officer United States Army Inventory Control Center, Vietnam, 1970-1971.
Commander Defense Logistics Services Center, Defense Property Disposal Service, Battle Creek, Michigan, 1971-1973. Director logistics, plans, operations and systems Department of Army, Washington, 1973-1975. Director supply and maintenance ODCSLOG, 1975-1977.
Commander United States Army Troop Support and Aviation Materiel Readiness Command, St. Louis, 1977-1980. Assistant deputy chief of staff for logistics Department Army, Washington, 1980-1981, deputy chief staff for logistics, 1981-1983. Commander United States Army Materiel Command, since 1984.
Married Patricia E. Palm, May 8, 1949. Children: Christine, Claudia, Richard Horner.