Background
Patterson, Thomas Edward was born on July 19, 1955 in St. Louis.
Patterson, Thomas Edward was born on July 19, 1955 in St. Louis.
AB, Washington University, St. Louis, 1976; Master of Social Work, Washington University, St. Louis, 1976; Master of Science, Kansas State University, 1980.
Sociotherapist, Fulton (Missouri) Eastern State Hospital, 1973-1974; social worker, American Red Cross, St. Louis, 1975-1976; second in command Lieutenant, United States Army, 1976; advanced through grades to major, United States Army, 1987; social work officer Retng. Brigade, United States Army, Fort Riley, Kansas, 1977-1980; assistant chief United States of America Retng. Bde., United States Army, Fort Riley, 1980; social work officer Medical Department Activity, United States Army, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, 1980-1981; assistant chief community mental health activity, United States Army, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, 1981-1982; commander Medical Company Medical Department Activity, United States Army, Fort Leonard Wood, 1982-1983; social work officer 3d armored division, United States Army, Kirch-Goens, Federal Republic Germany, 1984-1985; chief social work service 34th General Hospital, United States Army, Augsburg, Federal Republic Germany, 1985-1987; chief discharge planning section Fitzsimons Army Medical Center, United States Army, Aurora, Colorado, 1987-1989; chief social work service 2d Field Hospital, United States Army, Bremerhaven, Federal Republic Germany, since 1989.
Member NASW, Academy Certified Social Workers.