Background
Horn, Richard Van was born on February 22, 1920 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Charles William and Charlotte Caroline (Schmidt) Van Horn.
Horn, Richard Van was born on February 22, 1920 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Charles William and Charlotte Caroline (Schmidt) Van Horn.
Degree in geological engineering, Colorado School Mines, 1947.
Geologist, United States Geological Survey, Denver, since 1947.
Scout and cub master Boy Scouts American, Golden, Colorado. Instructor swimming American Red Cross, Golden. Speaker and field trip leader on geology for schools and civic groups.
Captain Corps of Engineers, United States Army, 1942-1945.
Married Alice Marion Byrne, October 20, 1942. Children: Michael, Patricia, James, Ted, Kathleen.