Background
III, Uri Smith French, was born on August 23, 1937 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Uri S. Junior and Joan (Lewis) F.
III, Uri Smith French, was born on August 23, 1937 in Elmira, New York, United States. Son of Uri S. Junior and Joan (Lewis) F.
Bachelor cum laude in Political Science, Benedictine College, 1971. Master of Arts cum laude in Management, Central Michigan University, 1979. Graduate, Industrial College Armed Forces, 1977.
Commissioned lieutenant United States Army, 1957, advanced through grades to brigadier general, 1983. Commander 3d Armored Division Artillery, Hanau, Germany, 1980-1983. Chief of staff First United States Army, Fort Meade, Maryland, 1983-1984.
Assistant division Commander 82d Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, 1984-1986. Commanding general 4th Army Reserve Officers Training Corps Region, Fort Lewis, Washington, 1986-1987.
Children: John Michael, Mary Catherine, Carolyn Joan. Married Linda Nelson, June 1, 1991.