Background
Vickers, Robert Arthur was born on August 9, 1918 in Hardin, Montana, United States. Son of Robert Arthur and Myrla (Hogoboom) Vickers.
Vickers, Robert Arthur was born on August 9, 1918 in Hardin, Montana, United States. Son of Robert Arthur and Myrla (Hogoboom) Vickers.
Bachelor in Chemistry, University Montana, 1947.
Research chemist, National Bureau Standards, Washington, 1947-1949; research associate, U. Cincinnati, 1949-1951; materials engineer, Gates Rubber Company, Denver, 1951-1955; materials engineer, Boeing Airplane Company, Seattle, 1955-1977; technical director, Scougal Rubber Corporation, Seattle, 1977-1983; consultant, since 1984.
Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Navy, 1941-1945, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, Pacific Theater of Operations. Member American Chemical Society (member rubber division, emeritis), Explosive Ordinance Disposal Association (honorary), Veterans of Foreign Wars (life).
Married Catherine Anne Fay, August 22, 1942. Children: Leo Robert, Catherine Anne Brown.