Background
Downey, Stephen Wheeler was born on June 1, 1916 in Sacramento. Son of Stephen Wheeler and Edith (Jennings) Downey.
Downey, Stephen Wheeler was born on June 1, 1916 in Sacramento. Son of Stephen Wheeler and Edith (Jennings) Downey.
Student New Mexico Military Institute, 1931-1936. Bachelor of Arts, Stanford, 1939.
Commissioned 2d. Lieutenant Cavalry Reserve, 1937, United States Army, 1939, advanced through grades to major general, 1967. Served in Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers in Europe Headquarters, 1958-1961, 62-64. Commander 4th Armored Division, 1968-1970.
Faculty Army War College, 1955-1958.
Chief of staff Central Army Group North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 1970-1972. Retired, 1972.
Member Phi Gamma Delta.
Married Dorothy May Wilder, September 6, 1947.