Background
West, Richard D. was born on April 17, 1943 in Alburn, New York, United States.
West, Richard D. was born on April 17, 1943 in Alburn, New York, United States.
Bachelor, U. Rochester, 1965; Master of Arts in Management.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1965; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, since 1993; served in United States Ship WASP, 1965-1968; served in United States Ship HARNETT COUNTY, 1968-1970; served in Charlie Deuce, 1971-1975; stationed at various bases, Virginia, 1975-1979; served in United States Ship OPPORTUNE, 1979-1983; various assignments, 1983-1993; from deputy to deputy director, Ballistic Missile Defense Organisation, Washington, 1993-1996; deputy director, Ballistic Missile Defense Organisation, Washington, since 1996.
M. Bernadine; children: Kimberly, Jennifer, Benjamin.