Background
Dunleavy, Richard Michael was born on April 25, 1933 in Everett, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Francis and Bridget Agnes (Gallagher) Dunleavy.
Dunleavy, Richard Michael was born on April 25, 1933 in Everett, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John Francis and Bridget Agnes (Gallagher) Dunleavy.
Bachelor of Science, Boston College, 1955.
Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1955; advanced through grades to vice admiral, United States Navy, 1986; staff, Reconnaissance Attack Wing One, 1964; assigned, Attack Squadron 85, combat missions in S.E. Asia served with, Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 5 Executive officer, then commander, Attack Squadron 176, 1971-1972; served with, United States Ship Kitty Hawk, 1973-1976; commanding officer, United States Ship Ponchatoula, 1978-1979; commanding officer, United States Ship Coral Sea, 1979-1981; commander-in-chief Pacific representative, Philippines, 1981-1982; director, Aviation Manpower & Training Division and Carrier and Air Station Programs Division (OPNAV), Washington, 1982; commander, Carrier Group 4/commander Carrier Striking Force, 1985; commander, Naval Air Force, United States Atlantic Fleet, 1986-1989; now principal advisor to chief naval operations, Washington assistant chief naval operations (air warfare), Washington.
Married Sibyl Evelyn Blair, August 15, 1959. Children: Richard M., Mark B., Matthew C., David P.