Background
Smithson, Richard Joseph was born on August 9, 1923 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Claire Emily (Burger) Smithson.
Smithson, Richard Joseph was born on August 9, 1923 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Claire Emily (Burger) Smithson.
Bachelor of Science, Georgetown University, 1949.
Supervisor accounts payable, Allegheny Airlines, Alexandria, Virginia, 1949-1951; controller, Jansky & Bailey, Inc., Washington, 1951-1960; director accounting, Atlantic Research Corporation, Alexandria, 1960-1968; controller, Citizens for Nixon Agnew, Washington, 1968-1969; treasurer, National Institute Municipal Law Officers World Peace Through Law Center, Washington, 1969-1973; vice president finance, treasurer, Halifax Engineering, Inc., Alexandria, since 1973. Board directors CLB Public Company, Washington, 1971-1973, Thiel Press, Inc., Washington, 1971-1973, Chesapeake Superior vena cava syndrome International, Alexandria, since 1974, Halifax Security Superior vena cava syndrome, Alexandria, since 1986, Halifax Technology Svc., Alexandria, since 1986.
Volunteer Committee to Reelect President, Washington, 1972. Served to captain United States Air Force, 1943-1946.
Married Rhea Agnes Woods, June 8, 1946. Children: Kathleen Marie Weaver, Susan Ann Smith.