Background
Kenyon, Richard Duane was born on April 11, 1936 in Buffalo. Son of Duane Eugene and Jane Elaine (Fraser) Kenyon.
Kenyon, Richard Duane was born on April 11, 1936 in Buffalo. Son of Duane Eugene and Jane Elaine (Fraser) Kenyon.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1957. Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, Princeton University, 1964.
Commissioned, officer United States Army, 1957, advanced through grades to major general, aviation duty W. Germany, 1959-1962, with helicopter unit Vietnam, 1964-1965. Instructor United States Military Academy, 1966-1967. Battalion Commander United States Army, Vietnam, 1969-1970, project manager blackhawk Helicopter, 1976-1979.
Deputy commanding general Army Aviation School, Fort Rucker, Alabama, 1979-1981. Director weapon systems Headquarters Department Army, Washington, 1981-1983, assistant department chief staff for research, development and acquisition, since 1984.
Member Army Aviation Association American, Helicopter Society of America (vice president), American Helicopter Society.
Married virginia Louise Mix, June 4, 1957. Children: Michael, Susan, Steven.