Background
Adams, Richard Donald was born on June 14, 1909 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arthur David and Mary May (Patterson) Adams.
naval reserve officer export executive
Adams, Richard Donald was born on June 14, 1909 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Arthur David and Mary May (Patterson) Adams.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1932.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1932; active duty, 1932-1937, 41-46; member, Reserve, 1937-1941, 46-69; advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1963; representative of commandant 12th Naval District, 1964-1966; deputy commander Wester Sea Frontier, 1966-1969; retired With, Superior Diesel Engine Company, 1937-1941; owner, manager, Overseas Industrial Services (exporters machinery and industrial supplies), San Francisco, from 1952; owner, manager, R.D. Adams Company (manufacturers agents), San Francisco, from 1946.
Member American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Navy League United States, Naval Reserve Association, United States Naval Academy Foundation, Naval Order of the United States (Commander), United States Naval Academy Alumni Association, Retired Officers Association Lodges: Masons (32 degree).
Married Lorene M. Hoffer, November 19, 1950. Children: David Byron, April Annette.