Background
Tarrant, Robert Frank was born on March 11, 1918 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Frank A. and Vera Leona (Tibbils) Tarrant.
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Robert Frank Tarrant
Edit Profileresearcher soil science educator
Education
Bachelor of Science, Oregon State University, 1941.
Career
Soil scientist, USDA Pacific N.W. Forest Research Station, Portland, 1946-1971; assistant director, USDA Pacific N.W. Forest Research Station, Portland, 1971-1974; deputy director, USDA Pacific N.W. Forest Research Station, Portland, 1975; director, USDA Pacific N.W. Forest Research Station, Portland, 1975-1979; professor forest science, Oregon State University, Corvallis, since 1979.
Achievements
Membership
Board directors Oregon Easter Seal Society, Portland, 1969-1975, president, 1971-1973. Served to lieutenant Commander United States Navy, 1942-1945, European Theatre of Operations, PTO, also 1950-1952. Member Northwest Science Association (honorary life), Oregon Hardwoods Commission, Sigma Xi Research Society.
Connections
Married Jean Inez Horton, September 20, 1941. Children: Christopher R., Susan J., Brian H., Stephanie A. Tarrant Martin.
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Nationality
American -
Religion
Episcopalian
Awards
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Recipient Superior Service award United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1971, Tarrant Research fellowship Oregon State University, since 1993.Recipient Superior Service award United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1971, Tarrant Research fellowship Oregon State University, since 1993.