Background
Boomer, Walter Eugene was born on September 22, 1938 in Rich Square, North Carolina, United States. Son of Vigle Eugene and Helen Inez (Moore) Boomer.
Boomer, Walter Eugene was born on September 22, 1938 in Rich Square, North Carolina, United States. Son of Vigle Eugene and Helen Inez (Moore) Boomer.
Bachelor, Duke University, 1960. Master of Science, American University, 1974. Graduate (distinguished), Naval War College, 1981.
Second in command Lieutenant, United States Marine Corps, 1960; advanced through grades to general, United States Marine Corps, 1986; various assignments, United States Marine Corps, 1960-1966; company commander, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, Republic of Vietnam, 1966-1967; marine infantry advisor, Marine Corps, Republic of Vietnam, 1971-1972; professor, department chairman, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland., 1974-1977; commander, 2d Battalion, 3d Marines, Kaneohe, Hawaii., 1978-1979; director, 4th United States Marine Corps District, Philadelphia, 1983-1984; commanding officer, Marine Security Guard Battalion, Quantico, Virginia, 1985-1986; director public affairs, Headquarters United States Marine Corps, Washington, 1986-1988; commanding general, 4th Marine Division, New Orleans, 1988-1990; commanding general, United States Marine Forces, United States Center Command, Saudi Arabia, 1990-1991; commanding general, United States Marine Corps. Combat Development Command, Quantico, Virginia, 1991-1992; assistant commandant, United States Marine Corporation, Washington, 1992-1994; retired, United States Marine Corps, 1994; president, chief operating officer, Babcock & Wilcox, Barbeton, Ohio., 1994-1996; president, Chief Executive Officer, Rogers (Connecticut) Corporation, since 1997.
Married Sandra Lokey, March 9, 1979. Children from previous marriage: Susan, Helen, Steven.
