Background
Thompson, Richard Lee was born on October 2, 1931 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of Gilbert and Dorcas Edith (Stover) Thompson.
Thompson, Richard Lee was born on October 2, 1931 in Beckley, West Virginia, United States. Son of Gilbert and Dorcas Edith (Stover) Thompson.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1954.
Commissioned ensign United States Navy, 1954, advanced through grades to rear admiral. Commander Submarine Squadron 15, Guam, 1976-1978. Assistant chief of staff material and resources SUBLANT, Norfolk, Virginia, 1978-1980.
Chief staff United States Atlantic Submarine Force, 1980-1981. Assistant chief of staff logistics Commander North Atlantic Treaty Organization Forces Southern Region Europe, Naples, Italy, 1981-1983. Chief staff Supreme Allied Commander Atlantic, Norfold, Va, 1983-1984.
Deputy chief naval material Naval Material Command, Washington, since 1984.
Member United States Naval Institute, United States Naval Submarine League.
Married Natalie Smith, June 28, 1958. Children– Leslie Suzanne Thompson Bowman, Stuart Scott.