Background
Sunell, Robert John was born on June 5, 1929 in Astoria, Oregon, United States. Son of Ernest and Grace L. Sunell.
Sunell, Robert John was born on June 5, 1929 in Astoria, Oregon, United States. Son of Ernest and Grace L. Sunell.
Student, University Oregon, 1953. Bachelor of Engineering, University Nebraska, 1963. Master of Science, Shippensburg State College, 1973.
Commissioned United States Army, 1953, advanced through grades to major general, 1983, retired, 1987, executive officer 1st Brigade, 4th Infantry division Vietnam, 1966-1967, Commander 2d Battalion, 8th Infantry, 4th Infantry division Vietnam, 1969-1970, chief Battalion and Brigade Tactical Operations division Armor School Fort Knox, Kentucky, 1973-1974, deputy director Armored Reconnaissance Scout Vehicle Task Force, 1974-1976, deputy program manager XM1 Tank Systems Warren, Michigan, 1976-1978, Commander 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Germany, 1978-1979, Commander Army Training Support Center Fort Eustis, Va, 1980-1983, program manager Tank Systems Warren, Michigan, 1983-1986. Director Armored Family of Vehicles Task Force, Fort Eustis, Virginia, 1986-1987. Appointed advisory board directors Land Combat Committee, Association of the United States Army, 1995.
Consultant United States Army Science Board. Founder Suonperra, Inc., 1987.
Member Saab Science Council, United States Army Association, Armor Association.
Married JoAnn L. Toikka, December 29, 1951. Children– Perry Sunell Peterson, Patti Sunell Sigl, Robert P.