Background
Ivany, Robert Rudolph was born on February 4, 1947 in Wels, Austria. Came to the United States, 1950. Son of George Robert and Eva (Baranyai) Ivany.
Ivany, Robert Rudolph was born on February 4, 1947 in Wels, Austria. Came to the United States, 1950. Son of George Robert and Eva (Baranyai) Ivany.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1969. Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1980.
Postgraduate, Army War College, 1989.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1969, advanced through grades to lieutenant colonel, 1986. Associate professor department history United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, 1976-1979. Operations officer 2d Squadron, 2d Armored Cavalry, Federal Republic Germany, 1979-1981.
Staff officer War Plans division Pentagon, Washington, 1983. Military aide to President White House, 1984-1986. Commander 1st Squadron, 3d Armored Cavalry, Fort Bliss, Texas, 1986-1988.
Student Army War College, since 1989.
Member United States Armor Association.
Married Marianne O'Donnell, July 29, 1973. Children: Christopher, Mark, Julianne, Brian.