Background
Chewning, Robert Wills was born on December 23, 1929 in Orange, Virginia, United States. Son of Carroll Wills and Vivienne (Akers) Chewning.
Chewning, Robert Wills was born on December 23, 1929 in Orange, Virginia, United States. Son of Carroll Wills and Vivienne (Akers) Chewning.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, United States Naval Academy, 1953; student, University Virginia, 1948-1949.
Ensign, United States Navy, 1953; advanced through grades to rear admiral, United States Navy, 1975; chief Navy section, Joint United States Military Assistance, Ankara, Turkey, 1974-1976; director politico-military affairs and current plans, CNO STaff, Washington, 1976-1979; commander Middle East Force, CNO STaff, Washington, 1979-1981; director plans and policy, CINCPAC, Camp Smith, Hawaii., 1981-1983; senior military representative for 1983 Philippine Base Negotiations, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1983; retired, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Washington, 1983; vice president nuclear assurance, Houston Lighting and Power Company, South Texas Project, Bay City, Texas, since 1988; vice president nuclear support, Houston Lighting and Power Company, South Texas Project, Wadsworth, Texas, since 1990.
Married Virginia Louise Harvey, June 6, 1953. Children: Carol-Winter, Virginia Sue, Rush.