Robert L. Pugh

Background

Pugh, Robert L. was born on October 27, 1931 in Clinton, Pennsylvania, United States.

Education

Bachelor, University Washington, 1954. Postgraduate, Foreign Service Institute, 1985.

Career

Joined Foreign Service, Department State, 1961. International economist Department State, 1961-1963. Political/military officer Ankara, Turkey, 1964-1967.

Principal officer American Consulate, Isfahan, Iran, 1967-1969. Political officer Office Turkish Affairs, Bureau Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, Department State, 1969-1972. Political/military officer Athens, Greece, 1972-1976.

Congressional relations officer Department State, 1976-1977. Political adviser CINCUSNAVEUR, London, 1977-1979. Deputy director Office Southern European Affairs, Bureau European Affairs, 1979-1981.

Personnel placement officer Bureau Personnel, Department State, 1981-1982. Deputy chief of mission United States Embassy, Beirut, 1982-1984. United States ambassador to Mauritania United States Department State, 1985-1988, United States ambassador to Chad, 1988—1989.

Achievements

• Robert L. Pugh has been listed as a noteworthy ambassador by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served as officer United States Marine Corps, 1954-1961.

Connections

Married Bonnie Barnes Coverley (deceased September 19, 1989). Children: Malcolm R., Anne C.

Spouse:

Bonnie Barnes Coverley

child:

Malcolm R. Pugh

child:

Anne C. Pugh