Background
Laning, Robert Comegys was born on September 20, 1922 in Haiti. Son of Richard Henry and Marguerite C. (Boyer) Laning.
Laning, Robert Comegys was born on September 20, 1922 in Haiti. Son of Richard Henry and Marguerite C. (Boyer) Laning.
Doctor of Medicine, Jefferson Medical College, 1948. Bachelor, University Virginia, 1986. Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1988.
Doctor of Philosophy in Education, George Mason University, 1997.
Intern Jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia, 1948-1950. Enlisted United States Navy, 1950, advanced through grades to rear admiral, 1973, member astronaut recovery teams, 1960-1966. Chief of surgery Naval Hospital, San Diego, 1967-1971, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 1963—1966, Chelsea, Massachusetts, 1966—1967, medical director 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, 1977-1979, director surgical service, 1979-1987.
Fellow American College of Surgeons (governor 1984-1987). Member American Medical Association, Knights of Columbus (4th degree), American Association Military Surgeons, Society Medical Consultant to Armed Forces (president 1988-1989, board directors), Retired Officers Association.
Married Alice Teresa Lech, September 9, 1961. 1 daughter, Maria Laning LeBerre.