Background
Zwicker, Ralph Wise was born on April 17, 1903 in Stoughten, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Henry and Jean (Wise) Zwicker.
Zwicker, Ralph Wise was born on April 17, 1903 in Stoughten, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Henry and Jean (Wise) Zwicker.
Student, University Wisconsin, 1922-1923; Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1927; graduate, Naval War College, 1945; graduate, National War College, 1947.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1927; advanced through grades to major general, 1952; commanding general, Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, 1953-1954; commanding general Southwestern Command,, Command 8249th AU FEC, Japan, 1954-1955; deputy commanding general Southeastern Command,, Command 8249th AU FEC, 1955-1956; commanding general Southwestern Command,, AFFE 8th Army, 1956-1957; commanding general, 24th Infantry Division, Korea, 1957; commanding general, 1st Cavalry Division, 1957-1958; commanding general, XX United States Army Corps, Fort Hays, Ohio., 1958-1960; consultant, Research Analysis Corporation, 1961-1968.
Member Masons (32d degre), Shriners.
Married Dorothy Harriet Stewart, July 14, 1927 (deceased 1985). Children: Ralph Lathrop, Richard Henry, Jean Stewart Zwicker Durant.