Background
Baer, Robert Jacob was born on August 12, 1924 in Jamestown, Missouri, United States. Son of John Willilam and Esther Elizabeth (Knipker) Baer.
Baer, Robert Jacob was born on August 12, 1924 in Jamestown, Missouri, United States. Son of John Willilam and Esther Elizabeth (Knipker) Baer.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1947; graduate, Army War College, 1967.
Commissioned Second lieutenant, United States Army, 1947; advanced through grades to Lieutenant general, United States Army, 1977; service in, European Theatre of Operations service in, Japan service in, Korea service in, Vietnam staff division chief, Department Army, 1969-1971; director development office Chief R & D, 1971-1972; project manager XM-1 Tank Systems, Tank Automotive Command, Warren, Michigan, 1972-1977; deputy commander, Army Development/Readiness Command, Alexandria, Virginia, 1977-1980; retired, 1980; senior vice president, XMCO, Inc., 1980-1990; private consultant, 1990. Member United States Army Science Board, director Western Design Howden Corporation.
Member of the United States Armor Association (past president), Association United States Army, German-American Business Association (member of advisory board), Kappa Alpha, Country Club of Fairfax.
Married Ann O'Hara, December 31, 1948. Children: John, Thomas, Stephen, Teresa.