Background
Bauman, Richard Arnold was born on August 16, 1924 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frederick Adams and Dorothy Arnold (Farnham) Bauman.
Bauman, Richard Arnold was born on August 16, 1924 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Frederick Adams and Dorothy Arnold (Farnham) Bauman.
Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 1976; Doctor of Public Administration (honorary), Massachusetts Maritime Academy, 1982; student, Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Virginia, 1966-1967; student, National War College, Washington, 1974-1975.
Officer United States Merchant Marine, 1944-1957. Commissioned lieutenant United States Coast Guard, 1957, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1980, Commander division 12 squad one Da Nang, RVN, Vietnam, 1967—1968. Liaison officer to Commander in chief United States Atlantic Fleet, Norfolk, 1968-1971.
Commanding officer United States Coast Guard Cutter Ingham, 1971-1973. Chief information systems division Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, 1973-1974, chief port safety and law enforcement, 1975-1978. Operations officer 9th Coast Guard District, Cleveland, 1978-1980.
Chief Office Navigation, Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, 1980-1983. Commander 1st Coast Guard District, Boston, 1983-1985. United States commissioner Permanent International Association Navigation Congresses, 1980-1984.
Member Retired Officers Association, Boston Marine Society, Masons. M C.
Married Dorothy Helen Schmalz, June 5, 1948. Children: Elizabeth Kay, Richard Arnold, Junior, Robert Arthur, William Lawrence.