Ronald Lester Watts

Background

Watts, Ronald Lester was born on June 27, 1934 in Seneca, Missouri, United States. Son of Lester N. and Naomi (Montgomery) Watts.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Education, Pittsburgh State University, 1956. Master of Science in Political Science, Auburn University, 1976.

Career

Commissioned officer, United States Army, 1956; advanced through grades to Lieutenant general, United States Army, 1987; assistant division commander, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, 1981-1983; commanding general, United States Army Readiness, Fort Meade, Maryland., 1983; deputy commanding general, 1st United States Army, Fort Meade, Maryland., 1983-1984; commanding general, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas, 1984-1986; chief staff, Headquarters Forces Command, Fort McPherson, Georgia, 1986-1987; commanding general, VII Corps, 1987-1989; retired, VII Corps, 1989; president, Watts Leadership Development Superior vena cava syndrome, Greensboro, Georgia, since 1990.

Achievements

• Ronald Lester Watts has been listed as a noteworthy military officer by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Anita Abelquist, September 26, 1981. 1 child, Christina; children by previous marriage– Elizabeth Ann, Ronald Allen.

Father:

Lester N. Watts

Mother:

Naomi (Montgomery) Watts

Spouse:

Anita Abelquist

child:

Christina Watts