Background
Greer, Thomas Upton was born on February 2, 1928 in Colon, Panama. Son of Frank Upton and May (Mann) Greer.
Greer, Thomas Upton was born on February 2, 1928 in Colon, Panama. Son of Frank Upton and May (Mann) Greer.
Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1950. Master of Science, University Illinois, 1960. Graduate, National War College, 1968.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1950, advanced through grades to major general, 1974. Battalion Commander and division operations officer, Vietnam, 1966. Member staff Department Defense, 1968-1969.
Brigade Commander, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, 1969-1971. Executive officer to vice chief of staff Pentagon, 1971-1972. Assistant division Commander, 1972-1973.
Senior member United Nations Command Military Armistice Commission,, Korea, 1973. Commanding general, Fort Dix, New Jersey, 1974-1975. Commanding general United States Army, Hawaii, 1975-1977.
Director management Office Army Chief of Staff, Pentagon, 1977-1981, retired.
Married Mary Patricia Ayrault, June 10, 1950. Children: Kathleen Patricia, Thomas Upton, Timothy M., Margaret M.