Background
Wells, Richard Marshall was born on November 28, 1929 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Gordon Marshall and Helen Prince (Wesson) Wells.
Wells, Richard Marshall was born on November 28, 1929 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Gordon Marshall and Helen Prince (Wesson) Wells.
Bachelor of Science in Military Engineering, United States Military Academy, 1951. Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Iowa State University, 1956. Master of Arts in International Affairs, George Washington University, 1964.
Graduate, Naval War College, 1964. Graduate, National War College, 1969.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1951, advanced through grades to major general, 1981, Commander Engineer Brigade Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, 1974-1976, Commander Middle East Division Saudi Arabia, 1976-1978, Commander North Pacific Division Portland, Oregon, 1978-1981. Director Defense Mapping Agency, Washington, 1981-1983. Deputy chief engineers Department Army, since 1981.
Member Society of America Military Engineers (president post 1972), Association United States Army, American Society of Civil Engineers.
Married Marilyn Elisabeth Hermanson, July 22, 1955. Children: Gordon Marshall, Christine Elisabeth Wells Hildenbrand.