Background
Colbert, Richard Gary was born on February 12, 1915 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles F. and Marie Louise (Benford) Colbert.
Colbert, Richard Gary was born on February 12, 1915 in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Charles F. and Marie Louise (Benford) Colbert.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1937. Postgraduate Naval War College, 1955-1956.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1937, advanced through grades to admiral, 1972. Director naval command course for Free World Naval Officers at Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island, 1956-1958, president college, 1968-1971. Member joint staff Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1958-1960.
Commanding officer United States Ship Altair, 1960-1961, United States Ship Boston, 1961-1963.
Member Policy Planning Council unites states department State, 1963-1965. Commander Cruiser Destroyer Flotilla Six, 1965-1966.
Deputy chief staff, assistant chief staff for policy, plans, operations Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, Norfolk, Virginia, 1966-1968. Chief staff Supreme Allied Command Atlantic, North Atlantic Treaty Organization Norfolk, 1971-1973.
Retired, 1973.
Member joint staff Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1958-1960. Member Policy Planning Council unites states department State, 1963-1965. Clubs: New York Yacht.
Married Prudence Ann Robertson, November 15, 1950. Children: Melissa Robertson, Richard Gary, Anthony Jonathan, Christopher Mark.