Background
Lawrence, Richard Day was born on July 31, 1930 in Eastland, Texas, United States. Son of Milton Elmer and Mary (Day) Lawrence.
army officer business executive
Lawrence, Richard Day was born on July 31, 1930 in Eastland, Texas, United States. Son of Milton Elmer and Mary (Day) Lawrence.
Student, Virginia Military Institute, 1949. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1953. Master of Science, University Southern California, 1961.
Doctor of Philosophy, Ohio State University, 1968. Postgraduate, United States Army War College, 1971.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1953, advanced through grades to lieutenant general, 1983, chief of armor and infantry weapons systems analysis, Office of Assistant vice chief of staff, Washington, 1971-1972, federal executive fellow Brookings Institute, 1972-1973, armor brigade Commander 1st cavalry division Fort Hood, Texas, 1973-1975, project manager Saudi Arabian National Guard modernization, 1975-1977, chief tank forces management Office of Chief of Staff Washington, 1977-1978, military negotiator United States delegate Egyptian-Israeli peace talks, 1978, chief special military mission to Saudi Arabia and North Yemen, 1979, chief Army force modernization coordination, Office Chief of Staff Washington, 1979-1980, Commander 1st Cavalry Division Fort Hood, Texas, 1980-1982. Commandant United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, 1982. President National Defense University Washington, 1983-1986.
Vice president Trinity International, Arlington, Virginia, since 1986.
Member editorial board Atlantic Community Quarterly. Board directors United States Institute Peace 1986. Member Association United States Army, United States Army Armor Association, Council on Foreign Relations, Sigma Xi.
Married Patsy Ann Wiese, June 6, 1953. Children– Anne Hunter, Kevin Scott.