Robert Comegys Laning

Background

Laning, Robert Comegys Son of Richard Henry and Marguerite C. (Boyer) Laning.

Education

Bachelor, University of Virginia Master of Arts, Ohio State University Doctor of Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, 1948; Doctor of Philosophy in Education, George Mason U., 1997.

Career

Intern, Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, 1948-1950; enlisted, United States Navy, 1950; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1973; member astronaut recovery teams, United States Navy, 1960-1966; chief of surgery, Naval Hospital, San Diego, 1967-1971; medical director, Naval Hospital, Yokosuka, Japan, 1972-1973; medical officer, Pacific Fleet, 1973-1975; assistant chief, Bureau Medicine and Surgery for Operational Medical Support, Washington, 1975-1977; deputy director surgical service, Center Office, VA, Washington, 1977-1979; director surgical service, Center Office, VA, Washington, 1979-1987.

Achievements

• Robert Comegys Laning has been listed as a noteworthy physician, naval officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American College of Surgeons (governor 1984-1987). Member American Medical Association, American Association Military Surgeons, Society Medical Conservation to ArmedForces (president 1988-1989, board directors), Retired Officers Association.

Connections

Married Alice Teresa Lech, September 9, 1961. 1 daughter, Maria Laning LeBerre.

Father:

Richard Henry Laning

Mother:

Marguerite C. (Boyer) Laning

Spouse:

Alice Teresa Lech