Background
Wilson, Richard Alexander was born on April 5, 1941 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of William Alexander and Myrlin Francis Wilson.
Wilson, Richard Alexander was born on April 5, 1941 in San Francisco, California, United States. Son of William Alexander and Myrlin Francis Wilson.
Bachelor of Science in Naval Science, United States Naval Academy, 1963. Master of Science in Systems Acquisition, Navy Postgraduate School, 1975. Graduate, United States Navy Test Pilot School.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy commanding officer, Fighter Squadron 154, Miramar, California, 1976-1978; commander, Carrier Airwing 14, Miramar, 1981-1982; chief of staff, Comfitaewing PAC, Miramar, 1982-1984; commanding officer, United States Ship Camden, Bremerton, Washington, 1984-1986; with, OPNAV Staff, Pentagon, Washington, 1986-1987; commanding officer, United States Ship Midway, Yokosuka, Japan, 1987-1989; with, Joint Staff, Pentagon, Washington, 1989-1991; commander, Carrier Group 7, San Diego, 1991-1992; deputy chief staff operations and plans, CINCPACFLT, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii., 1993-1995; deputy director-space electronic warfare, OPNAV, Washington District of Columbia, since 1995.
Member Naval Institute Procs. (life), Association Naval Aviation (life), Naval Aviation Museum Foundation (life), United States Naval Academy Alumni Association (life), Order Daedalians. M C.
Married Elizabeth Ray Esleeck, February 24, 1962. Children: Richard Scott, David Alexander.