Background
Austin, Robert Clarke was born on September 5, 1931 in Cleveland. Son of Clarke Albert and Margaret Jane (Richardson) Austin.
Austin, Robert Clarke was born on September 5, 1931 in Cleveland. Son of Clarke Albert and Margaret Jane (Richardson) Austin.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1954. Master of Science in Physics, Naval Postgraduate School, 1963.
Enlisted, United States Navy, 1948; commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1954; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1980; commanding officer, United States Ship Finback, 1968-1972; commander, Submarine Development Group Two, 1974-1976; commanding officer, Naval Submarine School, 1976-1978; chief of staff submarine force, United States Atlantic Fleet, 1979-1980; deputy director for international negotiations for Plans and Policy Directorate,, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon, Washington, 1981-1982; chief naval technical training, 1982-1986; superintendent, Naval Postgraduate School, 1986-1989; retired, United States Navy, 1989; president, Austin Associations, Inc., Alexandria, Virginia, 1989-1997.
Member Sigma Xi.
Married Joyce Ann Bisese, April 22, 1957. Children– Susan Lynn, James Holden, Robert Clarke, Cecelia Annual.