Background
Hunnicutt, Richard Pearce was born on June 15, 1926 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Ballard and Ida (Black) Hunnicutt.
Hunnicutt, Richard Pearce was born on June 15, 1926 in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. Son of James Ballard and Ida (Black) Hunnicutt.
Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering, Stanford University, 1951. Master of Science, Stanford University, 1952.
Research metallurgist General Motors Research laboratories, 1952-1955. Senior metallurgist Aerojet-General Corporation, 1955-1957. Head materials and processes Firestone Engineering Laboratory, 1957-1958.
Head physical science group Dalmo Victor Company, Monterey, 1958-1961, head materials laboratory, 1961-1962.
Vice president Anamet laboratories, Incorporated., 1962-1982, executive vice president, 1982. Partner Pyrco Company Author: Pershing, A History of the American Medium Tank T20 Series, 1971, Sherman, A History of the American Medium Tank, 1978, Patton, A History of the American Main Battle Tank, volunteer 1, 1984, Firepower, A History of the American Heavy Tank, 1988, Abrams, A History of the American Main Battle Tank, volunteer 2, 1990, Stuart, A History of the American Light Tank, Volume 1, 1992, Sheridan, A History of the American Light Tank Volume 2, 1995, Bradley: A History of American Fighting and Support Vechicle, 1999.
Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member Electrochemical Society, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers, American Society Metals, American Society for Testing and Materials, American Welding Society, American Society Lubrication Engrs.Research on frictional behavior of materials, development of armoredfighting vehicles.
Married Susan Haight, April 9, 1954. Children: Barbara, Beverly, Geoffrey, Anne.